Description
Brown Sugar Butter Cookies combine the rich, caramel-like sweetness of brown sugar with the creamy richness of butter to create tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies offer a buttery, delicate crumb perfect for any occasion. Chill the dough for enhanced flavor and texture, then bake to golden perfection for a delightful homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: Beat together softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light, creamy, and fluffy. This step is essential for the cookies’ tender texture and rich flavor.
- Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Mix in vanilla extract, then gradually incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes to firm up, which helps prevent spreading and promotes better flavor development.
- Shape and Bake: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet, leaving enough room for slight spreading. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This helps them set perfectly with that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter to ensure a smooth dough and tender cookie.
- Don’t overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
- Chill the dough to reduce spreading and enhance flavor.
- Measure flour accurately using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies.
- Slightly underbake cookies for extra softness as they firm up while cooling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: brown sugar cookies, butter cookies, easy cookies, homemade cookies, melt-in-your-mouth cookies
