Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma. Allow it to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cooled butter with both sugars until combined. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour (up to 72 hours for best results).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Portion dough into balls and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden around edges.
- Let cool on baking sheets briefly before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg