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Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Brown Butter Cookies + Brown Sugar Cookies - Rich nutty brown sugar cookies with intense depth of flavor. These cookies are utterly addictive!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 144 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (3 sticks)
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

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  1. Place the butter in a small sauce pot over medium heat. Watch the butter as it melts and simmers, stirring occasionally. Once the butter particles in the bottom of the pot have turned a dark teddy bear brown, and the butter is light brown, turn off the heat. It should smell nutty, not burnt. Place the butter in the refrigerator until in has solidified again.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper. Scrape the firm brown butter into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Make sure to scrape in all the dark particles... They add a lot of flavor! Add the brown sugar and beat the mixture on high until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. It's okay if there are a few brown sugar chunks left.
  3. Scrape the bowl and set the mixer of low. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Once well-combined, slowly add in the flour. Turn the mixer off when the mixture looks smooth.
  4. Place the granulated sugar in a small bowl. Use a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough. Roll the scoops into balls, then roll each ball in the granulated sugar to coat.
  5. Place the cookies two inches apart on the baking sheets. Use the bottom of a drinking glass to press to dough balls into flat 1/2-inch disks.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes. The cookies should look golden around the edges, but a little under-baked in the center. Cool on the baking sheets.

Notes

  • Light or dark? The cookies in the photos were made with light brown sugar. However, we've made them with dark brown sugar for an even richer flavor. Your call!
  • Keep in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 144kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 36cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 144

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 144kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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