Nutty Cinnamon Sugar Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cookie Dough
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12 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened (divided)
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1 1/4 cups granulated white sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking soda
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2 tsp cream of tartar
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 cups all-purpose flour
→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating
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1/4 cup granulated white sugar
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3 tsp ground cinnamon
# Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, melt 8 Tbsp butter over medium-low heat. Swirl occasionally until butter turns amber and smells nutty (about 5 minutes). Pour into a stand mixer bowl with remaining 4 Tbsp softened butter. Let sit 5 minutes.
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Add sugars to the butter and beat with paddle attachment for 1 minute. Mix in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla until combined.
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Add baking soda, cream of tartar, salt, and flour. Mix until just combined. In a separate bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon for coating.
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Line baking sheets with parchment. Scoop dough into balls, roll in cinnamon sugar, and place 2 inches apart on sheets.
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Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes, rotating pans halfway. Cool 5 minutes on sheets before transferring to racks.
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Sprinkle leftover cinnamon sugar on warm cookies if desired.
# Notes:
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Cookies will puff up and deflate - this is normal for crisp cookies
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Brown butter gives these cookies their signature nutty flavor
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Makes about 24 cookies