Description
Sinful brown butter cinnamon sugar delights elevate classic pastry with nutty, caramelized depths that whisper pure comfort. Delicate layers melt effortlessly, promising warmth and indulgence with each heavenly bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 10 tablespoons (5 ounces) butter, sliced
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Carefully melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, whisking continuously until it transforms into a rich, golden-amber color with a nutty aroma. This process typically takes 2-3 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- In a separate mixing bowl, thoroughly combine flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient mixture that will provide structure and balanced seasoning to the cookies.
- After allowing the browned butter to cool slightly, incorporate both granulated and brown sugars directly into the same saucepan. Introduce eggs and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Gently fold the prepared dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until integrated. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender cookie texture. Seal the dough and refrigerate for a minimum of one hour to enhance flavor development and facilitate easier shaping.
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange a shallow bowl filled with powdered sugar for coating the cookie dough.
- Extract the chilled dough and portion into uniform balls using a tablespoon measure. Generously coat each ball in powdered sugar, ensuring complete coverage. Arrange the sugared spheres on the prepared baking sheet, maintaining spacing to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies until they appear set and develop delicate, crackled edges, approximately 10-12 minutes. Allow the freshly baked delights to rest momentarily on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack, where they will continue to set and develop their signature tender crumb.
Notes
- Elevate your baking with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter that adds depth and complexity to these cinnamon sugar cookies.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing spreading and ensuring a perfectly textured cookie with crisp edges and soft centers.
- The powdered sugar coating creates a beautiful crackled exterior and adds a delightful sweet finish to each bite.
- Brown butter transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary treat, developing a warm, caramel-like essence that makes these cookies irresistible.
- For best results, use room temperature eggs and don’t overmix the dough to maintain a tender, delicate cookie texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, maintaining their soft, chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (per batch)
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg