Description
Brown sugar cookies from grandma’s kitchen blend nostalgic comfort with sweet caramel notes. Warm spices and rich molasses create a delightful homestyle treat you’ll savor with each tender, crumbly bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a clean surface for cookie preparation.
- In a small saucepan, caramelize the butter over medium heat, stirring continuously until it transforms into a rich, golden-brown color. Remove from heat and allow residual butter to melt completely.
- Whisk brown sugar into the browned butter until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and salt, blending until fully incorporated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, remaining brown sugar, flour, and baking soda, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gently fold the butter mixture into the dry ingredients, creating a cohesive dough that holds together without crumbling.
- Shape the dough into uniform spheres, then roll each ball in granulated sugar to create a delicate, sparkling exterior.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving adequate space between each for expansion during baking.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers appear slightly underbaked. Cookies will continue to firm up while cooling, resulting in a soft, chewy texture.
Notes
- Brown the butter slowly and carefully to develop a rich, nutty flavor that elevates the entire cookie’s taste profile.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create a more structured cookie texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent cookie development.
- For gluten-free adaptation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft, chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg