Brown Butter Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces.
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1/2 cup granulated sugar.
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar.
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1 large egg, room temperature.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 cup all-purpose flour.
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1/2 tsp baking soda.
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1/2 tsp salt.
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Extra sugar for rolling.
# Instructions:
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Heat butter in light-colored pan over medium heat. Stir constantly until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Pour into bowl immediately and chill 45 minutes until solid.
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Mix browned butter with both sugars for 2 minutes. Add egg and vanilla, mix well. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Scoop into 2 tbsp balls and chill dough 1 hour or overnight.
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Heat oven to 350°F. Roll dough balls in sugar. Place 6 cookies per sheet, 3 inches apart. Bake 11-13 minutes until edges brown. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then move to cooling rack.
# Notes:
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Store at room temp up to 5 days.
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Can freeze dough up to 1 month.
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Makes regular or large cookies.
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Dough needs chilling time.
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Don't overbake for best texture.