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Brown Butter Miso Caramel Cookies
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Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir frequently as it foams and browns—look for amber color and a nutty aroma. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a large bowl to cool for 10 minutes.
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While the brown butter is cooling. In an empty bowl mix all ingredients of miso caramel till combined and smooth and place in the fridge to set.
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After the butter has cool, whisk in both sugars until glossy. Add eggs and vanilla, and whisk until well combined and slightly thickened.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold into the wet mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon.
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Scoop out 9 large dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Press a deep indent in the center of each with your thumb or the back of a spoon. Fill each hollow with a spoonful of chilled miso caramel.
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Cover and chill dough in the fridge for at least 60 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cold formed dough balls 2 inches apart and bake for 10-12 minutes, unti edges are slightly golden.
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Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool. The miso caramel will look loose, but will eventually set once the cookies are cooled.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Butter Properly 🧈Cook butter over medium heat until it turns golden amber with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes), then cool completely before mixing—this concentrated flavor is essential for the cookie's depth and prevents overdoing the batter.
- Measure Miso with Precision ⚖️Whisk white miso with a tablespoon of warm water to dissolve it smoothly before adding to your dough, ensuring even distribution and preventing salty pockets that can overpower individual bites.
- Chill Dough for Superior Texture 🧊Refrigerate your cookie dough for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to prevent spread, achieve chewier centers, and allow the miso and brown butter flavors to meld and intensify.
- Bake at Lower Temperature Longer 🍪Bake at 325°F instead of standard 350°F for 12-14 minutes to gently set edges while keeping centers tender and chewy, highlighting the caramel-like qualities of brown sugar and miso.
- Finish with Fleur de Sel 🌊Sprinkle premium fleur de sel on warm cookies immediately after baking to create contrast with the sweet-umami flavors and enhance the sophisticated salty-sweet balance that defines this recipe.
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