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Browned Butter Sage Cookies

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

24

Cook Time

12 min

CookiesMedium

Browned Butter Sage Cookies

Savory-sweet butter cookies with browned butter and crispy sage leaves. Unexpectedly addictive.

1Ingredients

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24
  • 1 cup butter
  • 12 sage leaves
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Flaky salt

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown butter with sage leaves until nutty and fragrant.

  2. 2

    Remove sage; let butter solidify in fridge.

  3. 3

    Cream browned butter and sugars.

  4. 4

    Beat in egg and vanilla.

  5. 5

    Mix in flour, baking soda, salt.

  6. 6

    Scoop onto sheets; top with sage leaf piece.

  7. 7

    Bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle with flaky salt.

Baker's Tips

  • The browned butter is the star - don't rush it
  • Savory cookies are a rising trend