Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    28 cookies

  • Calories

    138 kcal

  • Cuisine

    American

Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

These brown sugar cookies have a nice crunch on the outside and a soft chewy center. Just like a traditional drop sugar cookie but with dark brown sugar and a light molasses taste!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup unsalted butter slightly melted (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar for topping
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, using a spatula or spoon, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold the four mixture into the wet mixture, folding until well combined.
  4. Using a medium cookie scoop (2 tablespoons in volume), drop balls of cookie dough into the granulated sugar, coat completely, and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Using a glass, or something with a flat bottom, press the cookies flat.
  6. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, until the tops no longer look wet. Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes, then move to a rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • Storage: Store brown sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • For a richer flavor, try brown butter instead of regular. Let the brown butter cool before using it.
  • For a lighter flavor, use light brown sugar; for a richer molasses flavor, use dark brown sugar.
  • Change it up by adding some cinnamon to the rolling sugar.
  • For a stronger fall taste, add ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg to the dry mixture.
  • Add chocolate or flavored baking chips, such as milk, semisweet, dark, or white chocolate, or cinnamon, butterscotch, or peanut butter baking chips.
  • Icing or a glaze would be a fun addition.
  • Mix the butter and sugar well and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
  • Add more flour as needed if the dough is too sticky, but be careful not to add too much or the cookies will end up dry.
  • Don't overbake the cookies; they should look set but be soft in the middle.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 138kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 72mg (3%) Potassium 25mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 212IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.003mg (0%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 28cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 138 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 138kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 72mg 3%
Potassium 25mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 212IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.003mg 0%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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