Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are believed to have originated in New England and the name is thought to be a whimsical creation of English settlers.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Bakery Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 16 Calories: 2880

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 10 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown Sugar
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cream of Tartar
• 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Cook until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and roll each ball in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
8. Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 16

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.