Cinnamon Toast Crunch Brown Butter (Print-Friendly Version)

Chewy cookies infused with brown butter and coated in cinnamon sugar for a warm, spiced crunch.

# Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - ½ cup packed brown sugar
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
08 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
09 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1 teaspoon salt

→ Cinnamon Sugar Coating

12 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
13 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

→ Optional

14 - Fine sea salt for sprinkling over warm cookies

# Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, blend browned and cooled butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
03 - Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, taking care not to overmix.
04 - Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance flavor and control spreading during baking.
05 - In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon to create the coating.
06 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a large cookie scoop (approximately 3 ounces), form dough balls and roll each in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
07 - Place the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
08 - Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Optionally, sprinkle with fine sea salt while warm. Serve alongside milk for optimal enjoyment.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Properly browning the butter avoids burning by stirring continuously and removing it from heat once amber color is achieved.
02 - Chilling the dough enhances flavor complexity and prevents excessive cookie spreading during baking.
03 - To maintain chewy texture, bake until edges are golden but centers retain softness.

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