browned butter crinkles.

these are heaven. we made them for dessert last night. but i think they are even better the next day. and i'm also wondering if i'm the only person in the world that didn't know you could "brown" butter. ah-mazing. the picture is not mine, although i wish i could frost cookies that beautifully!




2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
3 egg yolks
1 ½ teaspoon soda
1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups flour

beat the butter and sugar together. add the egg yolks and salt. then add the soda and the extract. fold in the flour. stir until combined. form balls the size of walnuts. chill dough balls for 1 hour in the refrigerator. dip the top in sugar. press flat with the bottom of a glass and place on an un-greased cookie sheet. bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. don't over cook. remove from oven and let the cookies stand for 1 minute on the cookie sheet. remove to a wire rack and cool completely. frost with browned butter frosting. (listed below)

Browned Butter Frosting

1 stick butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup heavy cream or more desired consistency

in a small skillet, brown butter over medium heat until butter turns a golden brown color. butter will become a little foamy. stir now and then to make sure the butter cooks evenly. remove from heat and cool slightly. add powdered sugar, vanilla and cream. beat on medium high until a creamy texture to your liking forms. spread onto cooled butter crinkles.