Brown Butter Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a light-colored saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue to cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter foams, then browns, and develops a nutty aroma (about 5 minutes). Watch carefully to prevent burning. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup of browned butter for the icing. (Cook time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins In a large mixing bowl, pour the remaining browned butter. Add the brown sugar and beat until well combined and the butter is no longer hot (about 2 minutes). Mix in the eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Beat until thoroughly incorporated. Gradually mix in the flour and chopped pecans until just combined. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are light golden brown. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. (Bake time: 10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the reserved 1/2 cup browned butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, confectioners' sugar, and hot water. Beat until smooth and creamy. If the icing is too thick, add a little more hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Once the cookies are completely cool, frost with the brown butter icing. Let the icing set before serving. (Prep time: 5 minutes)