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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

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Cozy cinnamon sugar cookies with a nutty twist from browned butter, featuring soft centers and crisp edges. Perfect for quiet moments and comforting treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams) granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 tablespoons (24 grams) ground cinnamon, divided
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (227 grams) of unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly as the butter melts and foams. After 5–7 minutes, when it turns golden brown and smells nutty, remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 ½ tablespoons (12 grams) ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In the bowl with cooled browned butter, stir in 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar until blended. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then mix in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
  4. Form the dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: Mix remaining ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar with 1 ½ tablespoons (12 grams) ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop dough into 1 ½-inch balls and roll generously in cinnamon sugar.
  6. Bake the cookies: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and tops crackle slightly but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. For softer cookies, bake for the shorter time. Rolling dough balls generously in cinnamon sugar twice adds a crackly crust but is optional.

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