brown butter sea salt cookies

First choice - go buy these from the Brown Butter Cookie Company in Cayucos, CA. http://brownbuttercookies.com/  Thanks to my sister for introducing me to these gyms and for this recipe.

Second choice - bake these goodies at home.  Roll the dough by scant tablespoonfuls into balls - do not make them larger!  You could fancy them up by dipping them into melted chocolate after they bake and cool.

Heat oven to 325 degrees.  Caramelize 12 Tbs. unsalted butter over medium heat in saucepan until nutty with brown bits - watch carefully so it does not burn!  Pour this brown butter into a medium bowl.  Stir in 1/2 c. lightly packed brown sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla extract.  In a separate bowl stir together 1.5 cups flour and 1 tsp. baking soda.  Add flour mixture to butter mixture and combine well.  Let dough cool to room temperature.  Form dough into scant Tbs. size balls and place on baking sheets.  Sprinkle tops with sea salt flakes.  Bake 15 minutes, or until golden. Let cool for a few minutes before removing from cookie sheets.