Description
These Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are a classic favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place on baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for soft and chewy texture.
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon or ground oats.
- Customize with chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
