Brown Sugar Cookies
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Brown Sugar Cookies
Description
This recipe creates brown sugar cookies by first melting half the butter and allowing it to bubble briefly to develop flavor, then mixing it with softened butter and dark brown sugar until glossy. Eggs and vanilla are added for moisture and taste, then folded with dry ingredients including flour, baking soda, and salt to form the dough.
The dough is chilled briefly, then rolled into balls coated in sugar before baking at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. The cookies may seem slightly underbaked when removed, but will firm up as they cool, ensuring a soft center with crisp edges.
These cookies are suitable as everyday treats or snacks, delivering a classic brown sugar sweetness with a tender texture. Use a light-colored baking sheet to prevent excessive browning on the bottoms.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (divided)
- 2 cups brown sugar dark
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/3 cups flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- sugar for rolling, or brown sugar
Instructions
- In a small pot, add 1/2 cup of butter (1 cube). Melt over medium heat. Once it is melted, let it bubble for 2 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
- In mixing bowl, add remaining 1/2 cup of softened butter, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix together for 4-5 minutes until smooth and glossy.
- Add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix for 1 minute longer.
- Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cover and chill the cookie dough in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add 1/2 cup of sugar or brown sugar to a bowl. Roll the cookie dough into golf ball sized balls. Roll into sugar and place on a light colored baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Watch carefully to make sure you don't overbake the cookies.
Notes
- Cookies may look underbaked out of the oven but will firm as they cool; avoid overbaking.
- Golden brown sugar can be used instead of dark brown sugar for a lighter color and flavor.
- Light-colored baking sheets are recommended to prevent overly browned cookie bottoms.
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