Description
Discover how to make easy brown sugar cookies that are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion. Enjoy baking with this simple recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
- 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar
- 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional mix-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is mixed well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) while the dough is chilling. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Portion and Shape: Scoop the chilled dough into balls about 30 g (2 tablespoons) each. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 5 cm (2 inches) apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a vegan option, use a flax egg and coconut oil instead of butter. Chilling the dough is essential for a better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg