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Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12 cookies
Calories 150
Delight in these rich, buttery sugar cookies with a deep caramel flavor from browned butter, topped with sparkling sugar for extra crunch.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted brown butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Topping

  • as needed sparkling sugar (for topping)

Instructions 

  • Cream together browned butter, sugars, until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, almond, lemon; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in flour, baking soda, salt until dough is wet and sticky.
  • Scoop 3 tbsp of dough, roll into balls, and optionally roll in sparkling sugar.
  • Chill dough in fridge for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheet.
  • Place dough balls 2-3 inches apart on baking sheet and bake for 9-11 minutes. Rest on sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake for soft centers.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sugar cookies