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Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Cookies

Crispy edges, chewy centers, and a warm cinnamon-sugar coating make these brown butter snickerdoodle cookies truly memorable.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter 2 sticks, browned
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large Large eggs, room temperature Room temperature is important
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups All-purpose flour Use the spoon-and-level method to avoid packing
  • 2 teaspoons Cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coarse salt
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ground cinnamon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Melt and Brown the Butter - Place butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until fully melted and foaming. Continue stirring as it deepens in color for a warm, nutty aroma.
  2. Step 2: Transfer the Browned Butter - Immediately remove from heat when amber brown bits form and pour into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Step 3: Whisk in the Sugars - Add granulated and brown sugars to the warm butter and whisk until combined, creating a glossy mixture.
  4. Step 4: Whisk in the Eggs and Vanilla - Incorporate room-temperature eggs and vanilla extract, whisk vigorously for about 1 minute to aerate the batter.
  5. Step 5: Add the Dry Ingredients - Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet batter until just mixed.
  6. Step 6: Chill the Dough - Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Prepare Your Baking Sheets - Line baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F.
  8. Step 8: Mix the Cinnamon Sugar Coating - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
  9. Step 9: Scoop and Roll the Dough - Use a cookie scoop to form evenly sized balls and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  10. Step 10: Arrange the Dough Balls - Place dough balls on the baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
  11. Step 11: Bake Until Golden at the Edges - Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are puffy.
  12. Step 12: Let Them Rest on the Baking Sheet - Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring.
  13. Step 13: Cool on a Wire Rack - Move cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent tough cookies. Cookies can be frozen after rolling if desired.