Buttery Brown Sugar Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy cookies made with rich brown sugar and butter, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is softened, not melted.
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed The star of the show; provides moisture and caramel flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar Balances the richness of brown sugar.
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs for better mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Do not skimp on measuring.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Provides lift for soft texture.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually blend this into the creamed mixture until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure butter is softened and use good quality ingredients. Optional: Add chocolate chips or top with sea salt before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 80mgSugar: 10g
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