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brown butter salted caramel cookies

Made these for a work party -- they were great, but a little flat. Maybe a little more flour next time? But they looked pretty and tasted excellent. 2 1/2 cups all-purpose Gold Medal flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup unsalted butter, sliced 1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 egg yolk 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt 1 cup caramel squares, cut into 1/4's For rolling the cookies: 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Sea salt, for sprinkling on top of cookies 1. In a medium bowl, Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. 2. To brown the butter, heat a thick-bottomed skillet on medium heat. Add the sliced butter, whisking frequently. Continue to cook the butter until melted. The butter will start to foam and browned specks will begin to form at the bottom of the pan. The butter shoul