Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe
Soft, chewy, and full of caramel-like flavor, these Brown Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat! Perfect for any occasion, they're easy to make and completely irresistible.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups 300g packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups 280g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional, for a warm touch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the cookies:
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake the cookies:
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly underbaked (they will continue to firm up as they cool).
- Cool the cookies:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.