Description
These Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rich brown sugar flavor. Perfectly golden on the edges and tender in the center, this classic cookie recipe is easy to make and ideal for sharing or enjoying as a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside for later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with the packed brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will help create tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, resulting in a smooth cookie dough base.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Form Cookie Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overmix when combining flour to prevent tough cookies.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle a bit of coarse sugar on top before baking for a slight crunch.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
- Freezing dough balls before baking can help control spread and make baking later convenient.
