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Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Gingersnaps

Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Gingersnaps - My Soft and Chewy Brown Butter Gingersnaps host all the classic appeal that you know and love - plus SO much more! The edges are irresistibly crunchy, while the thick centers stay soft and chewy. They're a Christmas cookie miracle!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 dozen
Author: Arleena

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup 170g unsalted butter, browned and brought back to room temperature
  • 3 cups 361g all-purpose flour
  • 2 and 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup 198g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup 106g light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup 85g molasses (mild, not blackstrap)
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

For the Sugar Coating:

  • 1/2 cup 99g granulated Sugar

Instructions

How to Brown Butter:

  • Cut the butter in tablespoons and place them in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking, until the solids sink to the bottom of the pan and turn golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, pour browned butter into a small bowl, cover, and refrigerate until solidified, about 2 hours.

To make the Dough:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Remove the brown butter from the refrigerator. Microwave the butter on low power, for 10 to 15 seconds, or until it’s just softened, but not melted.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, beat the softened butter until completely smooth, about 1 minute. Add in both sugars and continue beating until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the molasses and orange zest and beat until combined.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add in the dry ingredients, beating just until combined.
  • Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour (or up to one day).

When ready to Bake: