Description
Irresistible brown butter cinnamon crinkle cookies blend nutty warmth with sweet spice. Crackly exteriors and tender centers make these treats a delightful indulgence you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 10 tbsps (142 g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Transform butter into a rich, nutty essence by melting in a saucepan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally until golden brown specks develop and a toasted fragrance emerges. Remove from heat and let cool momentarily.
- Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Combine cooled brown butter and sugars in a stand mixer. Whip at medium speed until the mixture becomes creamy and well-integrated, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract until the mixture achieves a consistent texture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture using low mixer speed. Blend until dough appears smooth and homogeneous, avoiding overmixing.
- Refrigerate the dough for one hour, allowing it to firm and develop deeper flavor complexity.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal cookie release.
- Craft uniform dough balls using a cookie scoop. Generously coat each sphere in powdered sugar, creating a delicate white exterior. Position cookies 2-3 inches apart on the prepared sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set and distinctive crinkle texture emerges on the surface.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their delicate structure.
Notes
- Browning butter adds a deep, nutty flavor that elevates the entire cookie’s taste profile, creating a rich and complex sweetness.
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookies from spreading too much and helps develop a more concentrated flavor by allowing ingredients to meld together.
- Rolling cookies in powdered sugar creates the signature crinkle effect and provides a delightful sweet, powdery exterior that contrasts with the soft, chewy interior.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend, ensuring the texture remains similar to the original recipe.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg