Description
Brown sugar cookies bring comfort and warmth to sweet moments, melding rich caramel notes with classic cookie charm. Indulgent bites promise delightful satisfaction when shared with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavoring:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal baking.
- Combine softened butter with brown and granulated sugars in a mixing bowl, whipping until the mixture becomes airy and pale.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a smooth, consistent texture.
- Separately, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Portion the dough using a cookie scoop, placing dollops approximately two inches apart on ungreased baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Slide the baking sheets into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn a delicate golden hue while centers remain soft and slightly underbaked.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to wire cooling racks to prevent further cooking and maintain their chewy consistency.
Notes
- Brown sugar creates extra moisture, ensuring a softer, chewier cookie texture.
- Softened butter is crucial; let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies, gently fold ingredients until just combined.
- For gluten-free option, swap regular flour with almond or coconut flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg