Description
Irresistible brown sugar cookies combine sweet caramel notes with classic comfort. Rich molasses undertones create a memorable treat for cookie enthusiasts seeking warmth and depth in each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks; 226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups (375 grams) light or dark brown sugar (or mix of both)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Create a rich brown butter by gently melting butter in a small pan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally and cook for 3-5 minutes until the butter develops a deep amber color and releases a nutty fragrance. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F. Cover two baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the brown butter, remaining butter, and brown sugar using an electric mixer for 3 minutes until smooth and fluffy. Incorporate the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing for an additional minute. Gradually blend in flour, salt, and baking soda until a uniform dough forms. If the mixture appears too soft, incorporate 1-2 tablespoons of extra flour to achieve the right consistency.
- Place the dough in the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 30 minutes to enhance flavor and texture.
- Remove chilled dough and portion onto prepared baking sheets, ensuring 2-inch spacing between cookies. Bake for 10 minutes, watching for golden brown edges while maintaining soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet until centers stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Brown butter elevates the cookie’s flavor by creating a deep, nutty undertone that transforms ordinary sugar cookies into a gourmet treat.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent excessive spreading, ensuring thick, chewy cookies with perfectly crisp edges.
- Extra flour stabilizes soft dough, making it easier to handle and preventing cookies from becoming too thin or flat during baking.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, creating a more consistent cookie texture and preventing potential lumpy or uneven mixing.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg