Best 2 Burnt Butter Cookies Recipes

Craving a delightful treat that combines rich, buttery flavor with crispy edges and a soft, chewy center? Look no further than burnt butter cookies! These delectable delights offer a unique taste sensation that sets them apart from ordinary cookies. Burnt butter adds a distinct caramel-like flavor and golden-brown hue, while careful baking ensures a perfectly balanced texture. Whether you enjoy them warm from the oven or savor them as a sweet snack, burnt butter cookies promise an unforgettable indulgence. Let's explore the secrets to crafting these irresistible cookies and uncover the best recipe that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

BURNT BUTTER COOKIES

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Categories Cookies Dessert

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnuts
6 Tablespoons butter, burnt (melt butter in pan until it just turns brown)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
4-5 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

1. Cream margarine and add light brown sugar 2. Add eggs and vanilla 3. Sift together flour, soda and salt and add to above alternately with the commercial sour cream. 4. Add chopped walnuts 5. Chill one hour at least and between bakings. 6. Put teaspoons of cookie dough on greased tray - leave room to spread. 7. Bake 400 degrees 8 - 10 minutes. Do not overbake. Ice when cool. 8. For icing, combine the melted burnt butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and water until smooth.

BUTTERSCOTCH COOKIES WITH BURNT BUTTER ICING

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My grandmother ALWAYS had these cookies waiting when we came to visit. One bite and I am back in her kitchen. The icing is great on other things too...brownies, cake, graham crackers... it all tastes great!

Provided by mainecooncat

Categories Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup walnuts, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 -2 tablespoon hot water

Steps:

Cookies.
Cream butter.
Add sugar and eggs, cream together.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Add to sugar mixture with sour cream and vanilla.
Blend in nuts.
Chill until firm enough to drop onto cookie sheet.
Bake 10-15 minutes at 400°.
When cool, ice with.
Burnt Butter Icing.
Melt butter until golden brown.
Blend in confedtioner's sugar and vanilla.
Stir in 1-2 T hot water until icing spreads smoothly.
This amount of icing is enough to frost about 30 cookies.

Tips:

Use high-quality butter. The flavor of the butter will shine through in the cookies, so it's important to use a good one. Look for unsalted butter made from grass-fed cows.
Brown the butter until it is golden brown and smells nutty. This will give the cookies a rich, caramelized flavor.
Don't overbeat the dough. Overbeating the dough will make the cookies tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
Bake the cookies until they are golden brown on the edges. The centers of the cookies should be soft and chewy.

Conclusion:

Burnt butter cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their rich, caramelized flavor and chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.