Brown Butter Churro Cookies

Brown Butter Churro Cookies by Jasmine (@thelunchboxseries)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup cinnamon sugar (for coating)

Directions:

1. Brown the Butter:
1. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Once melted, continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally until the butter turns a deep golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
2. Prepare the Dough:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Chill the Dough:
1. Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
6. Shape the Cookies:
1. Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
2. Roll each dough ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
7. Bake:
1. Place the coated dough balls onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
8. Cool and Serve:
1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
2. Serve and enjoy these delightful Brown Butter Churro Cookies!