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Best Brown Butter Cookies

Deliciously nutty and chewy brown butter cookies with crispy edges and a soft center.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  • Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until a dough forms.
  • Scoop the dough into 12 balls and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 minutes until the edges are golden. Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too much while baking.