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Brown Sugar Cookies

Brown Sugar Cookies
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Brown Sugar Cookies are a soft, chewy comfort treat with rich caramel notes from brown sugar, perfect for any occasion. Made from simple pantry staples, they bake quickly into warm, buttery cookies with a versatile flavor that can be customized with mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or spices.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup (220g) packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups (160g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for GF option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature and measure out all your ingredients accurately so the dough comes together smoothly.
  2. Cream Butter and Brown Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy; this step creates the perfect base for softness in your cookies.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, allowing the dough to become creamy and flavorful.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution before folding into your wet ingredients.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Add the dry ingredients gradually to the wet mixture and stir just until combined—overmixing can lead to tougher cookies, so be gentle.
  6. Chill the Dough: Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes; chilling solidifies the fat and helps cookies spread less and develop deeper flavor.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), scoop dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling, so they stay soft and chewy.

Notes

  • Use fresh brown sugar to ensure the right moisture content for chewy cookies.
  • Don’t overbake; remove cookies slightly early to keep centers soft and prevent dryness.
  • Chill your dough to control spreading and intensify flavor.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to help everything mix smoothly for consistent texture.
  • Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling to avoid crumbly cookies.

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Keywords: brown sugar cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, easy cookie recipe, gluten-free cookies, holiday cookies

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