Description
Delightfully chewy brown sugar cookies that evoke nostalgia and comfort, perfect for sharing or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) optional mix-ins (chocolate chips or chopped nuts)
Instructions
- Bring Ingredients to Room Temperature – Take the butter and eggs out of the refrigerator at least 1-2 hours before baking.
- Sift Dry Ingredients – Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Prepare Your Baking Sheets – Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars – Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer on medium speed for 3–5 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla – With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract.
- Gradually Incorporate Dry Ingredients – Reduce mixer speed to low and add the flour mixture gradually until just combined.
- Fold in Optional Mix-ins – Gently fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Chill the Dough – Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare for Scooping – Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow the dough to sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
- Scoop the Dough – Use a cookie scoop to portion dough into balls.
- Arrange on Baking Sheets – Place dough balls on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake Until Golden – Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden brown.
- Optional: The Cookie Scoop Bang – Drop the baking sheet onto the counter after baking to create crinkly tops.
- Cool on Baking Sheet – Let cookies cool for 5–10 minutes on the sheet.
- Transfer to Wire Rack – Move cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature. Place a half-slice of bread in the container to keep them soft.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, brown sugar, chewy cookies, dessert, baking