Quick and Easy Brown Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Step 1

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Keep stirring it as it melts and begins to foam, then watch closely as it starts to turn a nice golden brown and smells nutty—this usually takes around 5 minutes. Once it’s browned, take the skillet off the heat and pour the butter into a heatproof bowl to cool down to room temperature, which should take about half an hour.

Step 2

While the butter is cooling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Once the browned butter has cooled, stir in the brown sugar until everything is well combined. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, just until everything comes together into a dough.

Step 4

Scoop out small portions of dough and roll them into balls. Give them a gentle press with your hand or a fork to flatten slightly, then place them on your prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each cookie.

Step 5

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden and the tops feel set. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!