Easy Brown Butter Cookies with Almonds

Directions

• 1

  Melt the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Continue cooking, watching constantly, until butter foams, becomes a delicate golden color and has a nutty aroma (from 3-8 minutes). Remove immediately from heat and let cool completely, about 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
• 2

  Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with wax paper (parchment paper).
• 3

  Combine the flour and almonds in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• 4

  Mix the browned butter, sugar, egg and almond extract in a large bowl using an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat until well blended. Reduce the speed to low and continue whisking. Add the flour little by little, until well blended.
• 5

  Form dough balls about 1 inch thick with your hands. Dip one side of the dough balls in the coarse sugar and apply a bit of pressure. Place on baking sheet and gently flatten them with a fork.
• 6

  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 7

  Remove from baking sheet and cool.