Brown Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Brown Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup chopped pecans; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 cup hot water

Servings: persons

2 cups butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup hot water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Heat butter over medium heat for 5 minutes or so, until it turns nut brown in color. The foaming and bubbling is part of the browning process, but watch it carefully so that you don't burn the butter. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup of the butter for the frosting.
3
Pour remaining browned butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat browned butter with brown sugar until the butter is no longer hot. Mix in eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat thoroughly. Mix in flour and chopped pecans. Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
4
Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light brown around the edges. Cool.
5
In a medium bowl, mix the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter with 2 teaspoons vanilla, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. Beat until smooth, and use to frost cooled cookies.

2449

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

356

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, 2 cups brown sugar, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Brown Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Brown Butter Cookies

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