Thick and chewy sugar cookies are made with brown sugar for deep caramel flavor.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Brown Sugar Cookies.
1. Info for Brown Sugar Cookies
- Cook Time: 23 min
- Total Time: 23 min
- Servings: 10
- Calories: 328.48 kcal
2. Ingredients for Brown Sugar Cookies
- 3/4 cup (172g) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups (245g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
3. Directions:
3.1 Microwave
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Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, 30-40 seconds.
3.2 Prep
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Transfer the melted butter to a large mixing bowl and add the brown sugar. Whisk together until combined.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract. Continue whisking until the mixture is thoroughly combined.
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Add the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Use a wooden spoon to stir vigorously until a soft and smooth dough forms.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
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Line two baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper. Set aside.
3.3 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.4 Prep
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Remove dough from refrigerator. Form the dough into 20 balls and place on the prepared baking sheets.
3.5 Oven
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Bake the cookies until they are just slightly golden brown on the edges and puffy on top, 11-13 minutes.
3.6 Check
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Check to see that cookies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.7 Prep
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Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheets. Transfer the cookies to cooling racks to cool completely.
3.8 Serve
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Serve while still slightly warm or completely cooled. Leftover cookies may be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or 5 days in the refrigerator.
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