Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped (optional))
  • Frosting
  • 2/3 stick butter
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla
  • 2 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles ((optional) I used iridescent sprinkles.)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Measure the dry ingredients together in a small bowl. Combine flour mixture, set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add the egg and vanilla, mix again until creamy.
  • In a medium bowl, add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix to combine, If using the nuts, stir them in at the end by hand. 
  • Drop the cookie dough balls by teaspoons onto the prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper, bake for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from sheet pan and transfer to a wire rack. Cool to room temperature.
  • For the frosting - When the cookies are done baking, make the brown butter. Brown slightly.
  • Using a stand mixer, beat the vanilla and powdered sugar. Slowly add the brown butter. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Frost the cookies and dust with sprinkles if desired