Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Brown-Butter Glaze 4.1 (49) Close Credit: Con Poulos Yield: 1 cup Use this decadent glaze to finish our Brown-Sugar Pound Cupcakes. Directions Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Carefully pour butter into a bowl, leaving sediment behind. Add sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk to butter, and stir until smooth. If glaze is too thick, add more milk. Use immediately.