Description
These Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet flavor from brown sugar. They are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Extra granulated sugar for rolling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beat until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls. Optionally, roll in granulated sugar. Place on baking sheets, bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies stay soft and chewy thanks to the brown sugar.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
