5.0 from 9 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 28 cookies
Calories: 138 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Baked Goods
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Using a glass, or something with a flat bottom, press the cookies flat.
- 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.
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Notes
- ⅛
- 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
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
% 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.