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Butter Crunch Cookies

Butter Crunch Cookies that Turn Ordinary Moments Special

These Butter Crunch Cookies feature a satisfying crunch and a buttery soft center, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened and at room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Adds moisture and chewiness
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt A pinch enhances flavor
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Nuts (Pecans or Almonds)
  • 0.5 cups Crushed Pretzels Adds sweet-and-salty flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • Spatula
  • Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of brown sugar.
  3. Add in 1 large egg and beat until fully incorporated, making the batter smooth.
  4. Combine 2 ½ cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, ½ teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes if it feels sticky.
  7. Scoop and space rounded portions of dough about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  8. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each dough ball before baking.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Watch the cookies closely while baking to achieve the perfect texture.

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