Original Brown Butter Refrigerator Cookies |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 128 |
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These tasty, crispy cookies, from Ione Diekfuss of Muskego, Wisconsin, won Country Woman's first-ever recipe contest, back in December 1970. I especially like them because they're quick and easy to prepare, she said. Our Test Kitchen made a batch recently and our staff agreed they're as tasty today as they were then, and are great for dunking in milk or coffee. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, cubed |
2 cups packed brown sugar |
2 eggs |
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup finely chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 7-9 minutes (do not burn). Remove from the heat; stir in brown sugar until blended.
2. Transfer to a large bowl; whisk in eggs one at a time. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.
3. Shape into four 8-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
4. Cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 5-7 minutes or just until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks. Yield: About 10-1/2 dozen.
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