Description
Brown Butter Sage Cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional treats, blending the rich, nutty flavor of browned butter with the aromatic essence of fresh sage. These golden-brown cookies are soft and chewy, perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, offering a unique taste experience that will impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- 2. Infuse with Sage: Stir in chopped sage leaves into the browned butter and let sit for 2 minutes.
- 3. Mix Sugars: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Pour in the warm butter-sage mixture and stir well.
- 4. Add Eggs: Incorporate eggs and salt into the mixture until fully combined.
- 5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- 6. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop spoonfuls of dough onto lined baking sheets and bake for about 10 minutes or 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg