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 firmly 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
- Heat the butter in a saucepan until melted and lightly caramelized, then let it cool to room temperature.
- In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and sea salt; set aside.
- Cream cooled butter with brown and granulated sugars until sandy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Chill dough for at least one hour (up to 72 hours).
- 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 edges are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg