BROWNED BUTTER SPICE COOKIES

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If you like spice cake, you'll love this recipe! Browned butter, dark chocolate and a splash of rum produce an unconventional spice cookie that's guaranteed to please. -Kristin Kenney, Newport Beach, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon spiced rum
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Steps:

Place butter in a small heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes; cool slightly., Beat brown sugar and browned butter in a large bowl until blended. Beat in egg, then rum. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ginger and nutmeg; gradually add to brown sugar mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until bottoms are lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.