Brown Butter Petits Fours
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These brown butter petits fours are my go to when I want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish, and honestly, the ingredient list is so simple you probably have everything already. Brown butter gives these little cakes the most incredible nutty flavor that feels fancy but tastes like home. Plus, eggs are packed with choline, which is wonderful for brain health. The recipe is forgiving and foolproof, which means even if you're new to baking, you'll end up with beautiful golden cakes that look like they came from a French patisserie.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 120unsalted butter
- 50confectioners' sugar
- 23659 mlegg whites
- 5salt
- 3baking powder
- 120unsalted milk
- 2vanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites, unsalted butter, and salt. Whisk until the butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for this step.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 6
Remove the browned butter from the heat and whisk it into the egg mixture.
- 7
Add the confectioners' sugar, unsalted milk, and vanilla extract to the mixture and whisk until smooth.
- 8
Spoon the batter into petit four molds or mini muffin tin cups. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- 9
Allow the petit fours to cool completely in the molds before dusting with confectioners' sugar.
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