COCOA BROWN BUTTER COOKIES WITH SEA SALT

COCOA BROWN BUTTER COOKIES WITH SEA SALT image

Yield 18 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter (two sticks)
2/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 Tbs sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1.75 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
coarse sea salt

Steps:

In a small saucepan, melt butter on low to medium heat. Stir occasionally, until mixture has browned and has a nutty aroma, with small flecks at the bottom of the pan (more detailed instructions on how to brown butter here). Remove from heat and quickly stir in sugars and vanilla. Allow to cool to room temperature. In a large mixing bowl, add flour and baking soda. Stir in sugar mixture until well combined. Allow mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes, so the flour and butter can meld. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Scoop dough into 1″ balls and place evenly, about 2″ apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle a small pinch of sea salt on each cookie, and lightly press in. If your palate errs on the saltier side, feel free to add more! Bake for 15 minutes, or until edges are crisped and middle is set. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.