Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Sandwich Cookies are delightful treats made with browned butter, granulated and brown sugars, eggs, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, chopped walnuts and chocolate chips. These cookies require just 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes in the oven, making them suitable for bakers of all skill levels seeking a straightforward baking project.
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Ingredients
- 225 gbutter
- 250 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 375 gall-purpose flour
- 6 gbaking soda
- 12 gsalt
- 1½ mLvanilla extract
- 120 gchopped walnuts
- 150 gsemisweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a silicone mat for easier cookie removal.
- 2
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients for a lighter texture.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for easier mixing.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing for a tender cookie.
- 6
Stir in the chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the chocolate chips.
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to maintain uniform size.
- 8
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time for even cooking.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
- 10
To make the brown butter, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally until the butter turns a deep golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
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