Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, soft cookie that melts in your mouth with a rich, caramel-like sweetness that'll make your taste buds dance! These Easy Brown Sugar Cookies are the ultimate comfort treat that will transform your ordinary baking day into a spectacular culinary adventure. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you'll create bakery-quality cookies that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This will ensure that your cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly golden brown.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of softened butter. Using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat the mixture until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. This will ensure that the baking soda is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to cook as they cool.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your delicious brown sugar cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Use room temperature butter and egg for the smoothest, most consistent dough texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough, dense cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- For perfectly uniform cookies, use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to measure each dough portion.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to prevent breaking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their soft, chewy texture for up to 5 days.
- For extra flavor, try sprinkling a pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking for a gourmet touch.
- If you prefer crispier cookies, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 120kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg
