Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of freshly baked Brown Sugar Butter Cookies, featuring crisp edges and a soft, chewy center that melts in your mouth. With their rich buttery flavor and delightful sweetness, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customize with chocolate chips or nuts, they promise to be a hit with family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers look slightly underbaked. Let cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg