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Brown-Butter Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie

30-Minute Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Skillet

  • Author: Judy Wilson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and chewy skillet cookie with a nutty brown butter base, rolled in cinnamon sugar for a cozy twist on the classic snickerdoodle.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Brown butter in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until golden. Let cool slightly.
  3. Whisk sugar into browned butter until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  5. Mix 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  6. Press dough evenly into the skillet. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  • For extra crisp edges, bake an additional 2-3 minutes.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: brown butter snickerdoodle, skillet cookie, easy dessert