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Brown Butter Corn Cookies: A Sweet Summer Sensation

These Brown Butter Corn Cookies combine rich brown butter and fresh corn for a unique dessert that satisfies every sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup brown butter cooked until browned
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen) if frozen, thaw and drain
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar adjust based on taste preference
  • ¾ cup brown sugar can reduce molasses-like taste if desired
  • 1 each egg use room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it is fresh
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder ensure it is fresh
  • ½ teaspoon salt do not skip this ingredient
For Serve and Enjoy
  • milk for serving
  • storage keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1 cup of butter over medium heat, stirring frequently until browned.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. Mix the cooled brown butter with ¾ cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup brown sugar until smooth, then add in 1 egg and stir vigorously.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of corn, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze individual cookie portions for longer storage.

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