Chai Spiced Brown Butter Sugar Cookies
Delightful cookies infused with the warm spices of chai and the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup brown butter Brown the butter until golden brown for rich flavor.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accurate measurement.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chai spice mix Can be homemade or store-bought.
- 1/2 cup chai sugar For rolling the dough balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt your butter until golden brown and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract; whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and chai spice mix.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients and fold until just incorporated.
- Take small portions of the dough and roll into balls. Roll each ball in chai sugar.
- Place the dough balls on a lined baking sheet with space in between each.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For a chewier cookie, remove from the oven while the centers are still soft. Consider chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking to improve texture.