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Simple Brown Butter Sugar Cookies

A warm and delicious cookie recipe that highlights the rich flavor of toasted brown butter.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· August 21, 2026
Simple Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
12 minutes
Total
27 minutes
Serves
24

There is something so comforting about the smell of cookies baking in the oven. This recipe uses browned butter to give a deep and nutty flavor that makes these treats stand out from your average sugar cookie.

My favorite thing about these cookies is how soft they stay for days. If you want a little extra flavor, you can sprinkle a tiny bit of your favorite spice blend on top before baking to give them a unique twist.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until it turns a golden brown color and smells nutty, then remove from the heat and let it cool for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, beat the browned butter with both sugars until the mixture is smooth.

  4. 4

    Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and stir until combined.

  5. 5

    Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

  6. 6

    Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.

  8. 8

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.

💡 Tips

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft for up to five days. You can also freeze the raw dough scoops to bake fresh whenever you need a quick sweet treat.

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