Salted Brown Butter M&M Cookies
Caramelized brown butter and colorful M&Ms combine in these chewy cookies, balanced with a hint of sea salt. The browned butter adds nutty depth, while the M&Ms provide vibrant chocolatey contrast for a delightful interplay of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 1470
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick)
Granulated sugar
1/4 cup
Packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup
Large egg, room temperature
1
Vanilla extract
1 tsp
All-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups
Baking soda
1/2 tsp
Sea salt
1/2 tsp
M&Ms
1 cup
Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
Heat 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until melted, then brown until deep amber (10-12 minutes). Cool slightly.
In a bowl, mix browned butter with granulated and brown sugars until combined. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
In separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and 1/2 tsp sea salt. Gradually blend flour mixture into butter mixture. Stir in M&Ms until evenly incorporated.
Chill dough in sealed container for 24 hours (prevents spreading). Scoop rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Flatten each dough ball slightly and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Bake 10-12 minutes until light golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Use salted butter to adjust added salt (reduce by 1/4 tsp if substituting). Dark brown sugar enhances caramel flavor. Chilling is critical for preventing spread. Optional: substitute 1/4 cup buttermilk for 1/4 cup flour for extra texture.
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