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Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies


  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Soft and chewy brown butter snickerdoodle cookies with crisp edges and a rich nutty flavor, coated in classic cinnamon sugar.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for rolling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. In another bowl, whisk browned butter with 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat in cinnamon sugar.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and tops are crackled.
  9. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Notes

  • Do not burn the butter when browning.
  • Chill dough for thicker cookies.
  • Do not overbake for soft centers.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

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