Browned Butter Island Cookies

By cuznvin

Ingredients

• In a saucepan over med. heat melt:
• 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter
• it will start to pop and crackle. Watch it closely and with in about 5 minutes you should start to see little brown bits forming accompanied by a warm nutty aroma. Immediately remove from heat, transfer to a small bowl to cool down for about 5-10 minutes.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer mix well:
• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup cooled browned butter
• Add and mix well:
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Add and mix just until incorporated:
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Add and mix well:
• 3/4 of an 11 oz package of butterscotch morsels
• 1 cup firmly packed sweetened, shredded coconut

Preparation

Step 1

Drop onto a cookie sheet & BAKE 375° for 9-11 minutes