Description
Brown Butter Snickerdoodles are a delicious twist on the classic cookie, featuring a rich nutty flavor from browned butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine the browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon for rolling.
- Shape the dough into balls and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the rolled balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can store these cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can enhance the flavor.
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Brown Butter Snickerdoodles, cookies, dessert, baking, snickerdoodles