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Cozy Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

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These cozy brown butter snickerdoodles are cinnamon sugar cookies with a nutty, fragrant brown butter flavor, crispy edges, and chewy centers. Perfect for a comforting treat that feels nostalgic and fresh.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Mix sugars and browned butter: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup brown sugar. Pour in cooled brown butter and beat until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Crack in 1 large egg and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated and glossy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Form dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding with a spatula until dough is soft but not sticky. Add a little more flour if too sticky.
  6. Prepare cinnamon sugar coating: Mix ¼ cup granulated sugar with 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Shape cookies: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion dough into balls (~1 ½ tablespoons each). Roll each ball generously in cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
  8. Bake: Place coated dough balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour. Chill dough for 15 minutes before rolling if kitchen is warm to prevent spreading. Do not overbake; cookies look slightly underdone when removed but firm up as they cool. Brown butter carefully to avoid burning. Rolling dough balls thoroughly in cinnamon sugar creates classic crackle and flavor.

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