Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of these Cinnamon Brown Butter Cookies, perfectly balanced with the warm essence of cinnamon. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. Watch closely as it foams and then turns a golden brown color and develops a nutty aroma. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Mix Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the warm brown butter until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This helps to evenly distribute the baking soda and spices throughout the dough.
- Mix Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few flour streaks are okay!
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look a little underbaked, but they’ll continue to cook on the baking sheet.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Don’t skip browning the butter for depth of flavor. Adjust the cinnamon to your taste, and consider adding chocolate chips or nuts for a fun twist. These cookies taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together.