Soft Brown Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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226 grams (2 sticks or 1 cup) soft unsalted butter, split in half
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1 big egg yolk
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A large egg
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2½ teaspoons vanilla essence
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375 grams (1¾ cups) light or dark brown sugar, or mix them up
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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350 grams (2½ cups) plain flour, plus a bit more if needed
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¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
# Instructions:
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Throw the dough bowl in the fridge and leave it to rest for a minimum of half an hour.
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Beat the browned butter, the remaining ½ cup of butter, and the sugar together in a big bowl for about three minutes. Add the egg, yolk, and vanilla, and mix for another minute. Slowly fold in soda, salt, and flour until combined. Add a couple of extra spoonfuls of flour if the mix feels too wet.
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Crank your oven up to 350°F. Line a couple of baking trays with silicone mats or parchment paper.
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Shape the dough into balls and place them on the trays about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges turn golden while the middle stays soft.
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Leave the cookies on the tray to set until the centers are firm, then pop them onto a cooling rack to finish cooling.
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In a saucepan, heat ½ cup of butter over medium heat. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden and smells nutty. Transfer it to a bowl and let it sit for five minutes.
# Notes:
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Using a light pan makes spotting browned butter easier.
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Chill the dough for at least an hour and toss in ¼ cup more flour for thicker cookies.
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For a festive twist, add cinnamon and 1-3 teaspoons of molasses.