Description
Brown sugar cookies embody classic American comfort through their rich, molasses-infused sweetness. Warm spices and caramel notes create a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 tbsps (207 ml / 7 fl oz) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 grams) packed light brown sugar
- 2 cups plus 2 tbsps (270 grams) flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¾ cup (200 grams) sugar
- ½ cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oven: Preheat to 350°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brown Butter Transformation: Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, stirring until golden-brown and fragrant. Remove from heat, incorporating remaining butter to create a rich, nutty base.
- Wet Mixture Fusion: Whisk browned butter with brown sugar, then blend in egg, egg yolk, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and slightly cooled.
- Dry Ingredient Blend: Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking to distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Dough Formation: Fold butter mixture into dry ingredients, creating a soft, pliable dough that holds together without excessive stickiness.
- Cookie Shaping and Coating: Form one-inch dough balls and roll each completely in granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Baking Strategy: Arrange sugar-coated dough balls on prepared sheet with ample spacing, allowing room for elegant expansion.
- Baking and Textural Perfection: Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges set and centers remain slightly tender, creating a delicate cookie profile.
- Cooling Process: Allow cookies to rest briefly on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack to stabilize and achieve optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose Quality Butter: Select high-quality unsalted butter for the best flavor development and browning process.
- Master Browning Technique: Watch butter carefully while browning to avoid burning; golden-brown color with nutty aroma indicates perfect caramelization.
- Sugar Coating Matters: Roll cookies completely in granulated sugar before baking to create a delightful crispy exterior and sweet crunch.
- Cooling Is Crucial: Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet briefly after removing from oven to help them set and prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg