Description
These Brown Butter Cinnamon Crinkle Cookies are soft, chewy, and warmly spiced with a crackly powdered sugar coating. The rich nutty flavor from the brown butter makes them extra special, and the cinnamon brings a cozy touch to every bite. Perfect for fall, holidays, or whenever you want a nostalgic cookie that impresses with both looks and flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup brown butter (cooled to room temp)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
1. Brown the butter in a light-colored pan over medium heat, stirring until golden and fragrant. Cool to room temp.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
3. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet ingredients to form a dough.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls, roll, and coat in powdered sugar.
9. Place on sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
10. Cool 5 minutes on tray, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
For the richest flavor, don’t skip browning the butter—it transforms the cookie.
Chill the dough fully for better shape and a chewier texture.
Roll generously in powdered sugar to get bold, beautiful crinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: brown butter cookies, cinnamon crinkle cookies, holiday cookies