Kue Gula Mentega Kecokelatan

Instructions

1. Add 1 cup unsalted butter, to a medium saucepan and cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, until it has melted and turned foamy and fragrant. Keep a close eye on it, as the browning happens quite rapidly towards the end of 6-8 minutes. Transfer the butter to a small bowl and let it cool to room temperature.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Add the browned butter, ⅔ cup granulated sugar, and ⅔ cup dark brown sugar, to a large bowl and beat on high speed with a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and beat until combined. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
5. In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
6. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
7. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 ½ tablespoons) to scoop the cookie dough, then roll them into uniform balls with your hands. Roll each ball of dough in a small bowl with ¼ cup of granulated sugar until fully coated.
8. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for 11-13 minutes, until the edges have set but the centers still look quite underbaked. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling, as this will continue the baking process.