Brown Butter Cookies
These brown butter cookies are a rich, nutty and perfectly chewy. There’s something so fancy about browning butter before adding it into a cookie dough; it elevates the taste so well! The first time I made these, my house smelled like a bakery and I loved every minute of it.
Why you’ll love Brown Butter Cookies
Rich, Nutty Flavour: Brown butter is a game-changer. It adds a depth of flavour that regular butter just can’t compete with. The toasty, nutty notes bring a whole new level of richness to your cookies, making each bite a flavour explosion.
Caramel Undertones: The browning process gives the butter a hint of caramelization. This subtle sweetness enhances the overall flavour profile, providing a perfect balance to the nuttiness. It’s like a sophisticated dance of sweet and savoury in every cookie.
Your house will smell like a bakery!: The moment you start browning that butter, your kitchen transforms into a haven of irresistible smells. The nutty aroma fills the air, creating an anticipation that only the most delectable treats can deliver. It’s not just a cookie; it’s an aromatic experience.
Texture…
Chewy and Gooey Texture: Brown butter does wonders for the texture of your cookies. Expect a perfect balance of chewiness and gooeyness. The cookies have a soft centre with slightly crispy edges, creating a textural masterpiece that keeps you coming back for more.
Versatile and Adaptable: Brown butter cookies are a canvas for your culinary creativity. Add in your favourite mix-ins—chocolate chunks, nuts, or dried fruit—and watch the flavours play. The versatility of brown butter allows you to customize these cookies to suit your cravings and culinary imagination.
Tips for the perfect Brown Butter Cookies
- Start with Good Quality Butter: Use high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavour. The better the butter, the richer your brown butter will be.
- Choose the Right Pan: Use a light-coloured or stainless steel pan for browning the butter. This makes it easier to monitor the colour change, as dark pans can make it challenging to see the browning process.
- Use Unsalted Butter: Brown unsalted butter to have more control over the salt content in your cookies. This way, you can adjust the salt to your taste in the cookie dough.
- Cut Butter into Even Pieces: Cut the butter into even-sized pieces before melting. This ensures that the butter browns uniformly.
- Keep an Eye on the Browning Process: Brown the butter over medium heat and keep a close eye on it. Swirl the pan occasionally to ensure even browning. The butter will go through stages of melting, foaming, and browning. Once you see golden specks and smell a nutty aroma, remove it from heat.
More tips
- Transfer to a Different Container: As soon as the butter reaches the desired colour, transfer it to a heatproof bowl to prevent carryover cooking in the hot pan.
- Cool the Brown Butter: Allow the brown butter to cool to room temperature before using it in your cookie dough. You can speed up the process by placing it in the refrigerator for a short time, but it should not be hot when added to the dough.
- Chill the Dough: After mixing the cookie dough, refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. Chilled dough helps prevent cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies.
- Experiment with Sugars: Try using a combination of brown and white sugars in your cookie dough. Brown sugar complements the nutty flavour of the brown butter and adds moisture to the cookies.
- Don’t Overmix the Dough: Mix the cookie dough just until the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can lead to dense cookies.
Other recipes you might like
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Toblerone Cookies – Toblerone Cookies – My Simple Eats
Conclusion
Brown butter cookies have a rich and nutty flavour with delicious caramel undertones. They have a chewy and gooey texture and can be adapted to your taste by adding in nuts, different chocolates or dried fruit etc. The process of browning the butter elevates the flavour and will leave your house smelling like a bakery!
Brown Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 115 g Butter
- 100 g Sugar
- 150 g Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 185 g Plain Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ⅓ tsp Salt
- 100 g Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven at 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Brown the butter in a pan (be careful not to burn the butter).
- Mix the sugar, brown sugar and butter in a mixing bowl.
- Add in the egg, vanilla extract and salt and then whisk in the flour and baking soda.
- Add in the chocolate chips and mix until just combined.
- Create dough balls using a medium ice cream scoop or measure 75g dough balls.
- Allow the dough balls to chill in the fridge for 30 mins.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven for 12-14 mins and allow to cool slightly before tucking in.
