Description
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are a delightful upgrade to the classic cookie, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter and warm cinnamon-sugar sweetness. These soft and chewy treats boast perfectly crisp edges and an intoxicating aroma that wraps around you like a cozy hug. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights in, these cookies will transport you back to cherished childhood memories with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- Cinnamon-sugar mixture (2 tbsp granulated sugar + 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for rolling)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Sugars: In a bowl, combine granulated and brown sugar. Add warm browned butter and mix until creamy.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate dough for at least one hour to firm up.
- Roll & Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll tablespoon-sized dough balls in cinnamon-sugar mixture and place on lined baking sheets. Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg