Description
Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, featuring the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter combined with a warm cinnamon-sugar coating. These cookies are soft, chewy, and utterly irresistible—perfect for any occasion or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day. With just the right balance of sweetness and spice, each bite will transport you to cozy moments in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted and nutty in aroma; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Add cooled brown butter and mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time and blend in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop chilled dough onto lined baking sheets, rolling each ball in cinnamon-sugar before baking for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg