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Brown Butter Snickerdoodle

Deliciously chewy snickerdoodles with a rich brown butter flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup additional granulated sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stirring constantly until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the brown butter cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cooled brown butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Scoop the chilled dough, roll it into balls, and roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture before placing them on a lined baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.

Notes

For extra chewiness, underbake slightly and let the cookies finish cooking on the baking sheet.