Brown Butter Maple Snickerdoodles
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus 3 tablespoons for rolling)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons maple extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- Step 1: Browning the Butter. Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Melt the butter, then continue cooking while whisking constantly. The butter will foam up and then begin to turn a golden brown color with little brown bits at the bottom. Once it smells nutty, immediately remove it from the heat and pour it into a large mixing bowl to cool for 15 minutes.
- Step 2: Mixing the Wet Ingredients. Add the 1 cup of granulated sugar, brown sugar, and maple syrup to the cooled brown butter. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined. Add the egg and maple extract, then beat again until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Step 3: Combining the Dry Ingredients. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Step 4: Preparing the Coating and Rolling. In a small bowl, mix together the remaining 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar and the tablespoon of cinnamon. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and roll them into smooth balls. Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until generously coated.
- Step 5: Baking the Cookies. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly soft. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.