Cute-As-Can-Be Brown Butter Buttons

Heavenly brown butter buttons

These cookie nubbins pack a wallop of brown butter flavor. Even after you finish chewing, the nutty, rich flavor lingers on and on, much like a fine wine.

Their texture is surprising, too – extremely sandy and crisp, almost like a smaller, thicker version of a Chinese almond cookie.

“Nancy’s Brown Butter Buttons” is an heirloom recipe from the Swedish aunt of baker extraordinaire Nancy Kux, who used to own Nancy’s Fancies in San Carlos. Kux always will hold a special place in my heart because it was she who made my unforgettable almond-and-buttercream wedding cake.

Yes, this is the proper way the dough should look.

The recipe is one of many gems in the new “Baking for All Occasions” cookbook by Palo Alto baking expert Flo Braker.

Don’t be alarmed when you find the dough very crumbly. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. Just us your palms and fingers to work it into cohesive balls.

Find the recipe and my review of the book on ProjectFoodie.

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9 comments

  1. Rosa
    Wednesday, 10. December 2008 6:16
    1

    Those cookies look delightful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  2. EB
    Wednesday, 10. December 2008 10:47
    2

    What a simple, surprising cookie! They would look amazing wrapped in colored tissue as gifts.

  3. Nate
    Wednesday, 10. December 2008 13:57
    3

    Imagine getting a pack of almond AND brown butter button cookies for Christmas. That would be sweet!

  4. lisaiscooking
    Wednesday, 10. December 2008 14:01
    4

    These look fabulous! They must be fairly quick to make also.?

  5. The Duo Dishes
    Thursday, 11. December 2008 10:21
    5

    Super looking cookies for the winter gift giving season. We’d love to crumble them over baked fruit too for a little extra crunch!

  6. HoneyB
    Monday, 15. December 2008 2:04
    6

    These cookies sound like on I would totally enjoy! I love the flavor browned butter gives!

  7. Tom
    Tuesday, 16. December 2008 10:56
    7

    Made them last night. Beautiful cookies, nice crumbly crunch.

  8. Mrs. L
    Tuesday, 23. December 2008 11:44
    8

    These cookies look delicious! As soon as project foodie is up and running I plan on bookmarking the recipe.

  9. Timeless Gourmet
    Tuesday, 10. March 2009 7:04
    9

    I had what I think is a similar cookie when I was young – and have regretted never getting the recipe from my grandmother. Now I know what they were – Thank you! I can’t wait to make these!!!

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