Best 10 Brown Sugar Cookie Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the realm of baking perfection - the scrumptious brown sugar cookie. These delectable treats, characterized by their alluring golden-brown hue and irresistible chewiness, have captivated taste buds for generations. Join us on this exploration of irresistible recipes, uncovering the secrets to creating these timeless classics. Whether you prefer a crispy exterior or a soft and chewy center, we'll guide you through the process of selecting the perfect recipe, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of flavors. From simple and straightforward instructions to more elaborate variations bursting with unique ingredients and enticing aromas, we'll equip you with all the knowledge necessary to bake the perfect brown sugar cookie.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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This recipe comes from "A Collection Of The Very Finest Recipes Ever Assembled Into One Cookbook". From 1979. These are amazing cookies. I love sugar cookies, and was skeptical when I saw this recipe, but I thought I'd give it the benefit of the doubt, and just let me say, they are WONDERFUL. *NOTE*: Use fork tines dipped in brown sugar to form. It leaves a nice light "crust" if you will on top.

Provided by crazycookinmama

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 36-42 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup shortening (we use margarine)
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and sugar; add eggs, water and vanilla.
  • Sift dry ingredients and mix well.
  • We take little balls of dough and mash down with fork; or you can roll it out and cut with cookie cutter.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 350°.
  • A vanilla or caramel icing is good; or sprinkle brown sugar or coconut on top before baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 10.3, Sodium 127.4, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.6

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These are really tasty. The flavor is even stronger if you let them sit after baking them overnight!

Provided by Noelle Hall

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough is fully combined.
  • Pour confectioners' sugar onto a large plate. Spoon dough, 1 1/2 teaspoons per cookie, onto confectioners' sugar and roll to coat. Arrange coated dough on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes. Cool cookies on baking pan for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 29.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES II



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This dough can be frozen for up to 3 months and you can make variations with chocolate chips, oatmeal coconut, peanut butter, nuts or fruit.

Provided by Debbie Falen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Sugar Cookies

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

⅔ cup shortening
⅔ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, butter or margarine, sugars, eggs and vanilla thoroughly. Stir in all purpose or unbleached flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured board. Shape dough into ball with lightly floured hands, pressing to make dough compact. Cut dough in half.
  • Shape each half into a roll 2 inches in diameter and about 8 inches long by gently rolling dough back and forth on floured board. Roll dough onto plastic wrap: wrap and twist ends tightly. Dough can be refrigerated up to 1 month or frozen up to 3 months.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices. (It is not necessary to thaw frozen dough before slicing.) Place slices about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes. Immediately remove cookies from baking sheet onto wire rack.
  • CHOCOLATE CHIP: Add 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts with the flour. OATMEAL-COCONUT: Reduce flour to 2 3/4 cups. Add 1 cup flaked coconut and 1 cup quick-cooking oats with the flour. PEANUT BUTTER: Add 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter with the shortening. CHOCOLATE-NUT: Add 1 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 cup cocoa with the flour. FRUIT SLICES: Add 1 cup whole candied cherries, 1/2 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 cup cut-up mixed candied fruit with the flour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 155.5 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

EASY BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These Easy Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies are made with plenty of brown sugar for a soft and chewy cookie that's a delicious spin on the classic!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Dessert

Time 39m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (337g) light brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup coarse sugar (additional for rolling)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside. 2
  • . Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside.
  • . Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a large mixer bowl on medium speed until light in color and fluffy. You should be able to see the change in color and texture happen and know it's ready. 4.
  • Add the egg and mix until well combined. 5.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. 6.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until the dough comes together and is combined. Do not over mix. 7.
  • Create 1 1/2 tablespoon sized balls of cookie dough. Gently roll into a ball, then roll each ball in the additional sugar to coat. Set the balls on the baking sheet. 8.
  • Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes. The cookies will spread and the centers will look soft, but should look done. Remove just before the edges begin to turn golden. Don't over bake. 9. R
  • move from the oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for 4-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 139 calories, Sugar 10.8 g, Sodium 99.6 mg, Fat 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, Cholesterol 28.3 mg

SUGAR COOKIES



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Get Alton Brown's simple Sugar Cookies recipe from Good Eats on Food Network, the perfect base for frosting, sprinkles and other sweet decorations.

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h24m

Yield about 3 dozen-2 1/2 inch

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk
Powdered sugar, for rolling out dough

Steps:

  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Place butter and sugar in large bowl of electric stand mixer and beat until light in color. Add egg and milk and beat to combine. Put mixer on low speed, gradually add flour, and beat until mixture pulls away from the side of the bowl. Divide the dough in half, wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle surface where you will roll out dough with powdered sugar. Remove 1 wrapped pack of dough from refrigerator at a time, sprinkle rolling pin with powdered sugar, and roll out dough to 1/4-inch thick. Move the dough around and check underneath frequently to make sure it is not sticking. If dough has warmed during rolling, place cold cookie sheet on top for 10 minutes to chill. Cut into desired shape, place at least 1-inch apart on greased baking sheet, parchment, or silicone baking mat, and bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until cookies are just beginning to turn brown around the edges, rotating cookie sheet halfway through baking time. Let sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes after removal from oven and then move to complete cooling on wire rack. Serve as is or ice as desired. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These cookies have a warm toffee note from the brown sugar. Add spices like cinnamon, ginger or nutmeg for another variation.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 3h55m

Yield about 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup meringue powder
Food coloring, optional
Decorating sugar, for topping, optional
Sprinkles, for topping, optional

Steps:

  • For the cookies: Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
  • Beat the brown sugar and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes; beat in the egg, then the vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix on medium-low speed until completely incorporated. Divide the dough in half, pat into 2 discs about 1/4 inch thick, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Position oven racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Let the dough sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make rolling easier. Roll out 1 disc of dough at a time between 2 pieces of parchment paper until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutters and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until the cookies are golden brown on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely.
  • Gently gather any scraps into a ball and press into a disc; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate the disc until firm enough to roll, about 1 hour. Cut out as many cookies as possible and bake.
  • For the royal icing: Beat the confectioners' sugar, meringue powder and 1/3 cup water with an electric mixer in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Beat in the food coloring if using. (The icing can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.)
  • Decorate the cookies with the icing; top with decorating sugar and sprinkles if using.

BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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Provided by Gretchen Holt-Witt

Categories     Cookies     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Back to School     Family Reunion     Cinnamon     Potluck     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield About 4 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • • Place the butter and sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with a paddle and beat until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and beat well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Place the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices in a separate bowl and mix well. Add to the butter mixture and beat until everything is well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and beat again.
  • • Drop large teaspoonfuls of dough onto an unbuttered cookie sheet about 2 inches apart and bake until the edges are just brown, 8 to 12 minutes. For crispy cookies, let cool on the sheet. Let the cookie sheet cool completely between batches and repeat with the remaining dough.

GRANDMA'S BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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I get stuck in a rut of making chocolate chip cookies. This is a unique cookie recipe from my grandmother.

Provided by melijohns

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
raw sugar, for dipping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350^.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar.
  • Add egg, flour, and baking soda.
  • Shape into small balls and place on cookie sheet.
  • Using a small glass with a decorative bottom, dip bottom into a cup of water, then into raw cane sugar. Press down on cookie dough to flatten cookie.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 18.7, Sodium 83.4, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 0.9

BROWN-EDGE COOKIES



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These one-bowl cookies, sometimes known as crispies, are buttery like the Danish cookies in blue tins, tender in the middle like snickerdoodles and snappy like Scottish shortbread. But there's nothing else quite like them, and they go with everything. No one knows the exact provenance of the recipe, but Nabisco sold a similar cookie called brown-edge wafers until they discontinued production in 1996. This all-butter version is adapted from Millie Shea of Traverse City, Mich., who learned it from her mother in the 1930s. For best results, be sure to cream the butter and sugar until fluffy, and don't overbake.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield About 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound/453 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 pound/453 grams granulated sugar (2 1/4 cups)
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups/384 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon fine salt

Steps:

  • Arrange two racks around the middle of the oven and heat oven to 375 degrees. Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer, cream butter and sugar on medium-high until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add egg and vanilla. Beat on medium until incorporated, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup flour and the salt and beat on low to just combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the remaining 2 cups flour and beat on low until incorporated. Scrape down the bowl, then beat on medium for 30 seconds just until no flour streaks remain.
  • Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto 2 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them 3 inches apart as the cookies spread quite a bit while baking.
  • Bake 2 sheets at a time, rotating the pans halfway through, until the edges are lightly browned and the centers are slightly puffed, 10 to 12 minutes. Repeat with the rest of the dough.
  • Cool on the pans on wire racks for 10 minutes, then transfer cookies to the rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

BROWN SUGAR CRACKLE COOKIES



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We can't get enough of these delicious homemade brown sugar cookies. What's Betty's secret to making them so soft and chewy? This recipe uses brown sugar instead of white sugar, which adds a bit more natural moisture to these cookies, giving them their light and fluffy texture. This brown sugar cookie recipe is simple to mix up and makes enough for about 56 cookies. Take it easy, if you don't want to make all 56 cookies in one day, freeze half the dough and come back to it another time!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 56

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3/4 cup coarse white sparkling sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or until fluffy; scrape side of bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until smooth. Beat in vanilla. On low speed, gradually beat flour mixture into butter mixture until well blended.
  • Shape dough into 56 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Roll in sparkling sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips for Making Brown Sugar Cookies:

- Use room temperature butter. This will help the cookies spread properly and give them a chewier texture. - Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies lighter and more tender. - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help to prevent the dough from curdling. - Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much. - Bake the cookies at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. - Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar cookies are a classic for a reason. They're easy to make, delicious, and perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make the best brown sugar cookies that will be a hit with your family and friends.

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