Cinnamon Brown Butter Cookies Recipe
These Cinnamon Brown Butter Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring rich, nutty brown butter and a warm hint of cinnamon. Perfectly soft in the center with golden edges, these cookies combine deep caramel flavors with a comforting spice, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sugars
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, then remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Mix Sugars and Butter: In a bowl, combine the browned butter with light brown sugar and granulated sugar, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add Eggs: Whisk in the eggs until the mixture becomes glossy and uniform in texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to form the cookie dough.
- Chill Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up for easier handling and better texture.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, form dough balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for about 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor development.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- For more intense cinnamon flavor, you can sprinkle a bit of cinnamon sugar on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Brown butter requires attention as it can quickly go from browned to burned; watch it carefully during cooking.
Keywords: cinnamon cookies, brown butter cookies, soft cookies, homemade cookies, spiced cookies
