Golden Brown Butter Oatmeal Cookies with Craisins and Dark Chocolate

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter (browned and then solidified)
  • 1½ cups dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup craisins
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Begin by browning the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue to cook until it turns a golden brown color with a nutty aroma, then transfer to a glass bowl and let it solidify in the fridge until it reaches a soft solid state.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the solidified brown butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until each is well incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gently mix in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in the oats, craisins, and dark chocolate chips into the batter.
  7. Using a ¼ cup scoop, form the dough into large balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11-14 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. If desired, sprinkle freshly baked cookies with a pinch of flaked salt.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet to help them set before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes:

  • For precise measurements, weighing the ingredients with a kitchen scale is recommended, particularly for flour.
  • If the cookies aren't perfectly round after baking, you can shape them by circling around the edges with a spatula.

Enjoy the wonderful blend of flavors and textures in these homemade oatmeal cookies!

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