Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brown the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until caramelized.
- Allow the browned butter to cool down.
- Mix together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Cream cooled butter with brown and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into balls and bake for 8–10 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added richness, consider using brown sugar exclusively instead of mixing with granulated sugar. Experiment by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits like cranberries or apricots for unique flavors. If you prefer a more pronounced vanilla flavor, increase the vanilla extract to three teaspoons.
