
1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams) | |
1 cup granulated sugar , divided (200 grams) | |
½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar (105 grams) | |
2 large eggs | |
1 teaspoon vanilla | |
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (330 grams) | |
2 teaspoons cream of tartar | |
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda | |
½ teaspoon salt | |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1. | Preheat 350° F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. |
2. | Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until butter turns deep brown. Watch it close to make sure it doesn't brown. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, and chill in the fridge until solid. When ready to make the cookies, remove butter from fridge and let it come to room temperature for 20-30 minutes. |
3. | In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, or in a bowl with a hand-held mixer, beat the butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium high speed until light and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each. Then add the vanilla. |
4. | In another bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Add to the mixer and mix until combined. |
5. | Combine the remaining ½ cup sugar with the ground cinnamon. Portion the dough into rounded tablespoons and roll in the cinnamon sugar. Place on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 8-9 minutes for soft-baked cookies, 10-11 minutes for crispier cookies. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely. |
6. | Store tightly in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. |
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