2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup sugar
Pinch of salt
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoon soda
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/3 cups flour
Beat the butter and sugar together. Add the egg yolks and salt. Then add the soda and the extract. Fold in the flour. Stir until combined. Form balls the size of walnuts. Chill dough balls for 1 hour in the refrigerator. Dip the top in sugar. Press flat with the bottom of a glass and place on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let the cookies stand for 1 minute on the cookie sheet. Remove to a wire rack and cool completely. Frost with browned butter frosting.
Browned Butter Frosting
(This is THE BEST frosting Mike and I have ever tasted. It's sure to break many of our "diet resolutions".)
1/2 stick butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream or more desired consistency
In a small skillet, brown butter over medium heat until golden brown flecks appear. Butter will become a little foamy. Stir now and then to make the butter cooks evenly. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add powdered sugar, vanilla and cream. Beat on medium high until a creamy texture to your liking forms. Spread onto cooled butter crinkles.
