Browned Butter Peanut Butter Cookies
Course: Dessert
Servings
24
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
9
minutesChill time
20
minutesTotal time
0
minutesIngredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy—your vibe, your choice)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
Optional: A sprinkle of sea salt for the top
Directions
- Brown the Butter: Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally, watching as it foams and turns golden brown. Once it smells nutty and rich, remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the browned butter with peanut butter. Whisk until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the butter mixture. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a fork to press down in a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
