Grandma's Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing

Delight in the nostalgic taste of Grandma's Sugar Cookies with Brown Butter Icing, a cherished family tradition that evokes warmth and love in every bite. This small-batch recipe yields a dozen cookies with crisp edges and a tender center, enhanced by the rich nutty flavor of brown butter icing. Recreate the comforting flavors of grandma's kitchen and create new moments of joy with these delightful treats.

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Course: Dessert

Keyword: Sugar Cookies, Brown Butter Icing, Homemade Cookies, Family Recipe, Nostalgic Baking

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Servings: cookies

Calories: 122kcal

Ingredients

Sugar Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Brown Butter Icing

1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Cream together the shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Combine with the wet ingredients to form the cookie dough.
Drop portions of the dough onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool the cookies.
Melt the butter in a saucepan until browned. Gradually add powdered sugar and water to create a smooth icing. Spread on the cooled cookies.

Notes

To maintain freshness, store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. Freeze for longer shelf life and thaw before serving. Customize with glaze, lemon zest, chocolate, or nuts for unique variations.

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