Description
Cozy, chewy brown sugar cookies with a deliciously soft center and golden exterior, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (brown butter)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown.
- Combine the brown butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding nuts, chocolate chips, or spices to the dough. Chilling the dough can also enhance texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg