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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles: Your New Favorite Cookie! Brown butter snickerdoodles: bake these incredibly chewy cookies with a deep nutty flavor. Coated in cinn

Brown Butter Snickerdoodles: Your New Favorite Cookie!

Brown butter snickerdoodles: bake these incredibly chewy cookies with a deep nutty flavor. Coated in cinnamon sugar, they're a delightful twist on a classic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¾ cups (352 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs, (room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a stainless steel skillet (or another light-bottomed pan) over medium-high heat, melt butter, swirling the pan occasionally. The butter will begin to foam, which signals the water in the butter is boiling off. (Watch closely at this stage.) Tiny brown specks of milk solids will begin to appear at the bottom of the pan; constantly stir and scrape these off using a spatula so they don't stick.
  3. As soon as the butter turns chestnut brown and smells nutty, remove the pan from the heat. Pour the browned butter into a large heat-safe bowl.
  4. Add 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar to the browned butter in the heat-safe bowl and whisk until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and kosher salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in the large eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
  6. In a small shallow bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon for the coating. Scoop out dough, roll into balls, and coat generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are set and centers are slightly soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

- Listen for the gentle sizzle when browning butter; a loud crackle means the heat is too high.
- Don't overmix the dough after adding flour to keep the snickerdoodles tender.
- For perfectly round cookies, roll the dough between your palms until smooth before coating in cinnamon sugar.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.