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Brown Sugar Cookies

Brown Sugar Cookies
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These Brown Sugar Cookies offer a soft, chewy texture combined with a warm, rich caramel flavor from brown sugar. Easy to bake with simple pantry ingredients, they deliver a perfectly balanced sweetness ideal for snacks or desserts. Customize with mix-ins or dietary alternatives for a versatile, comforting treat everyone will adore.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan option)
  • 1 large egg (or flaxseed egg for vegan option)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Begin by collecting all your ingredients and letting the butter soften at room temperature so it creams easily with the sugar.
  2. Cream Butter and Brown Sugar: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This step sets the stage for that chewy texture.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until the batter is smooth and shiny, ensuring even flavor distribution.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to make sure all leavening agents are evenly spread throughout the flour.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Portion and Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely and develop their chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use dark brown sugar for deeper flavor: it intensifies the caramel notes and moisture content.
  • Don’t overbake: pull cookies from the oven when edges are set but centers look soft for perfect chewiness.
  • Chill the dough if possible: helps control spreading and enhances flavor complexity.
  • Measure flour accurately: spoon and level for best results to avoid dry cookies.
  • Experiment with mix-ins: nuts or chocolate chips add delightful texture and flavor.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt or powdered sugar on top after baking for added flavor and presentation.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week; freeze dough or baked cookies for longer storage.

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Keywords: brown sugar cookies, chewy cookies, caramel flavor, easy cookies, gluten-free cookies, vegan cookies option, homemade cookies

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