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Brown Butter Sugar Cookies Recipe

Brown Butter Sugar Cookies Recipe
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These Brown Butter Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic sugar cookie, with the rich flavor of brown butter adding a depth of flavor. Perfectly sweet and slightly nutty, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup unsalted brown butter, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice, optional
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Topping:

  • Sparkling sugar, for topping

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugars: Using a stand or hand mixer, cream together the brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon juice. Beat for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  4. Form Dough Balls: Spoon 3 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Optionally, roll tops in sparkling sugar.
  5. Chill the Dough: Cover and chill in the fridge overnight or a minimum of 2 hours.
  6. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Bake: Place dough balls on the sheet, bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are set.
  8. Cool: Let rest on the sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • The dough can also be frozen for later use. Just thaw in the fridge before baking.
  • For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.

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