Indulge in the delectable artistry of Grandma's Sugar Cookies, a timeless classic that embodies the essence of comfort and nostalgia. These cookies, meticulously crafted with love and precision, are characterized by their crisp edges, soft and chewy interiors, and a delightful hint of sweetness that lingers on the palate. The Brown Butter Icing, a symphony of flavors, elevates these cookies to a new realm of indulgence. With its rich, nutty undertones and velvety texture, this icing adds a touch of sophistication and elegance to each bite. Embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the secrets behind these delectable treats, exploring two cherished recipes that capture the essence of Grandma's Sugar Cookies and Brown Butter Icing.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BROWN BUTTER AMISH SUGAR COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING
The very BEST sugar cookies -- soft, puffy, and melt-in-your-mouth texture, now made with brown butter in both the cookie dough and the icing! Brown Butter Amish Sugar Cookies are next-level incredible, but no surprise there: brown butter makes everything better.
Provided by Sarah
Categories Cookies
Time 3h20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low-medium heat, stirring frequently, until it foams, the foam dissipates, it turns a deep golden brown, and develops brown flecks and a nutty fragrance, about 10 minutes or so. Toward the later stages, around the time it begins to foam, watch the brown butter very closely. It can go from 'brown' to 'burned' very quickly.
- Remove from heat, and cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to a heatproof jar or bowl, making sure to get alllllll the particles and brown bits from the pan... these are important!
- Refrigerate brown butter until firm.
- Bring brown butter to room temperature... I know, I know.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the brown butter, oil, and sugars until combined.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
- In two additions, add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating until just combined. Do not overmix. Dough will be thick and a little crumbly.
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
- Bake at 375 for 8-11 minutes, or until edges and bottoms are lightly browned.
- Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Following the same instructions above, brown the butter.
- Remove from heat, cool 2-3 minutes, and *carefully* transfer to a heatproof mixing bowl.
- Add 3 cups powdered sugar, salt, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and vanilla, and beat until smooth. The icing could appear to seize or separate at some point, but it just needs mixed thoroughly to emulsify it. Keep beating til smooth if you encounter texture issues -- it's not ruined, just needs a good mixing. Icing should be thin enough to spread, but not runny or drippy. Add additional milk or powdered sugar, as needed, to achieve desired consistency.
- Ice cookies, and allow to set.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper or foil between layers of cookies. At room temperature, cookies will keep for 4-5 days. They'll keep for about a week if stored in the fridge. They freeze beautifully if well-wrapped!
GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES WITH BROWN BUTTER ICING
My grandma used to make these for us growing up. I got a hold of this recipe when she passed away so her legacy can live on...and now hopefully it will become apart of yours! My sister and I made over a hundred of these for a Halloween Trunk or Treat party. We had so many stopping by our "Holy Rollin' Bakery" that night! We...
Provided by Melodee Fiske
Categories Cookies
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cream together shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla.
- 2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
- 3. Mix the dry with the wet ingredients.
- 4. Use a cookie scoop or a 2 Tablespoon measuring spoon to scoop and drop cookies onto a cookie sheet.
- 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- 6. Put a 1/4 cup of butter into a sauce pan over medium-medium high heat. The butter will melt and then come to a boil.
- 7. Allow the butter to cook until the bubbles have died down and you are left with a brown butter.
- 8. Add in powder sugar a little at a time. After the sugar has been mixed in, add about a teaspoon of water so the frosting becomes a spreading consistency. If the frosting is watery or it appears the sugar hasn't absorbed all of the butter, add more powedered sugar.
- 9. When the cookies have cooled, gently frost the cookies with the brown butter frosting.
FROSTED BROWN SUGAR COOKIES
These old-fashioned, cake-like cookies are sweet and buttery. They pair equally well with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and sour cream; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; add brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Cool for 20-30 minutes. Frost cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
GRANDMA MINNIE'S OLD FASHIONED SUGAR COOKIES
This is my great-grandmother's sugar cookie recipe.
Provided by Jessica McDonald
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Yield 78
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .
- Over a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, sugar. Cut in butter and blend with a pastry blender until mixture resembles cornmeal. Stir in lightly beaten egg, cream, and vanilla. Blend well. Dough may be chilled, if desired.
- On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Sprinkle with sugar; cut into desired shapes. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until delicately brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 9.4 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 39.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
OLD FASHIONED BUTTER COOKIES WITH BUTTER FROSTING
These are cookies my mother has been making since I was a little girl. They are melt-in-your-mouth delicious!
Provided by Becky
Categories Desserts Cookies Sugar Cookies
Yield 72
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Beat 1 cup softened butter with white sugar in a large bowl until creamy. Beat egg, whole milk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract into butter mixture until smooth. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl and gradually stir dry ingredients into moist ingredients to make a smooth dough. Chill dough in refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Dust a pastry cloth or kitchen towel generously with flour.
- Divide dough into thirds and roll each third out 1/8-inch thick on the prepared pastry cloth. Cut shapes out of the rolled dough with cookie cutters. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are barely browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing to finish cooling on a wire rack.
- Beat 1 cup softened butter, 3 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract, and evaporated milk in a bowl until smooth. Gradually stir 6 cups confectioners' sugar into mixture until combined. Beat frosting hard until fluffy; stir in additional evaporated milk or confectioners' sugar if needed to reach desired consistency. Frost cooled cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 17 g
GRANDMA'S SUGAR COOKIES
This is one of my great-grandmother's recipes that I received years ago from one of my great-aunts. We bake these cookies for holidays and other special occasions. -Kristy Deloach, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6 dozen 2-1/2-inch cookies or 1-1/2 dozen 4-1/4-inch cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, vanilla and salt. Add eggs and mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture. Chill until firm, about 1 hour., On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut shapes with cookie cutters; place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-12 minutes (depending on size) or until light golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, extract and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Tint with food coloring. Decorate cookies as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 62mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GRANDMA'S BROWN SUGAR COOKIES
I get stuck in a rut of making chocolate chip cookies. This is a unique cookie recipe from my grandmother.
Provided by melijohns
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350^.
- Cream butter and brown sugar.
- Add egg, flour, and baking soda.
- Shape into small balls and place on cookie sheet.
- Using a small glass with a decorative bottom, dip bottom into a cup of water, then into raw cane sugar. Press down on cookie dough to flatten cookie.
- Bake 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.9
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
- Make sure the butter is properly browned for a rich, nutty flavor.
- Chill the dough before rolling and cutting to prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the cookies into even shapes.
- Decorate the cookies with your favorite toppings, such as sprinkles, chocolate chips, or nuts.
Conclusion:
These classic sugar cookies are a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet and buttery flavor, and beautiful appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special cookie recipe, give these Grandma's Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing a try. You won't be disappointed!
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