Brown Butter Halloween Sprinkle Cookies are thick and rich butter cookies decorated with Halloween sprinkles. They’re perfect for snacks and parties!
You can never go wrong with freshly baked cookies. These Brown Butter Halloween Sprinkle Cookies are as pleasing to look at as they are to eat. Here’s how to make them.
Brown Butter Halloween Sprinkle Cookies
- Prep time : 30 minutes
- Bake time : 14 minutes
- Makes : 28 cookies
Equipment Needed
- 2x cookie sheets
- 2x silicone baking mats
- small pot
- medium mixing bowl
- stand mixer OR hand mixer and large glass mixing bowl
- whisk
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- small cookie scoop
- cooling racks
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Halloween Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats.
Place the butter into a small pot.
Place the pot over medium heat and whisk occasionally.
Once the butter has melted, it will begin to get little brown specs.
Remove the butter from the stove top, then set it aside to cool for about 10 minutes
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to a medium sized glass mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the sugar, light brown sugar, and browned butter to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Mix on medium speed until fully combined, light and fluffy.
Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and continue to mix on medium speed, until a soft dough has formed.
Add 1 cup of Halloween sprinkles into the cookie dough.
Carefully mix the sprinkles into the dough on low speed.
Use a small cookie scoop to measure out approximately 3 oz of dough into your hands and roll it into a ball.
Place the rest of the sprinkles into a small bowl.
Take the cookie dough ball and roll it in the sprinkles.
Place the dough ball onto the cookie sheet and lightly press down into a thick disk.
Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until firm around the edges but soft in the center.
Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and place it onto a cooling rack in order to allow the cookies to cool off.
Serve and enjoy!
Frequently Asked questions
How should Brown Butter Halloween Sprinkle Cookies be stored?
Cookies can be stored for 4-5 days in an airtight container.
Can I add other ingredients to this recipe?
Yes. Adding some chocolate chips and/or nuts works well.
What happens to butter when you brown it?
Browning butter removes water content in butter and provides a nuttier flavor then regular butter.
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Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted sweet cream butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1⁄2 tsp kosher salt
- 3⁄4 cup sugar
- 3⁄4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Halloween Sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees f.
Line two cookie sheets with silicone baking mats.
Place the butter into a small pot.
Place the pot over medium heat and whisk occasionally.
Once the butter has melted, it will begin to get little brown specs.
Remove the butter from the stove top, then set it aside to cool for about 10 minutes
Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to a medium sized glass mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
Add the sugar, light brown sugar, and browned butter to a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
Mix on medium speed until fully combined, light and fluffy.
Add in the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
Add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and continue to mix on medium speed, until a soft dough has formed.
Add 1 cup of Halloween sprinkles into the cookie dough and carefully mix the sprinkles into the dough on low speed.
Use a small cookie scoop to measure out approximately 3 oz of dough into your hands and roll it into a ball.
Place the rest of the sprinkles into a small bowl.
Take the cookie dough ball and roll it in the sprinkles.
Place the dough ball onto the cookie sheet and lightly press down into a thick disk.
Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until firm around the edges but soft in the center.
Remove the cookie sheet from the oven and allow to cool.
Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
28Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 199Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 124mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 0gSugar: 17gProtein: 1g
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