Best 7 Brown Sugar Drops Cookies Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic and delicious cookie recipe, brown sugar drops cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With their chewy texture, crispy edges, and rich molasses flavor, these cookies are a beloved treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of brown sugar, butter, and spices creates a cookie that is both flavorful and nostalgic. Whether you're baking them for a special occasion or simply as a sweet snack, brown sugar drops cookies are sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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



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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 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

DROP SUGAR COOKIES



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From Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirley Brazel shares a recipe she's been relying on for more than 25 years. The cookies have a crisp edge, soft center and subtle lemon flavor. Choose colored sugar to tailor them to any occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar or colored sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla and lemon zest until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 1-2 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BROWN SUGAR DROPS (COOKIES)



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Soft, chewy, wonderful brown sugar flavor. My mother in law gave me this recipe. She says they are fantastic..I have not tried them yet but put here for safe keeping.

Provided by Mandy ny

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1/2 sour milk or 1/2 buttermilk
3 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preaheat oven to 400. In Large bowl mix togather shortening, brown sugar, and eggs. Stir in sour milk or buttermilk. In seperate bowl combine flour, soda and salt. Gradually add dry mixture to moist mixture and mix well. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Drop teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake until set approx 8 - 10 minutes or until you touch lightly with finger and there is barely a imprint. Approx 6 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1304.9, Fat 54.7, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 93, Sodium 964.5, Carbohydrate 191.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 107.1, Protein 14.6

FROSTED BROWN SUGAR COOKIES



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These old-fashioned, cake-like cookies are sweet and buttery. They pair equally well with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
BROWN SUGAR FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and sour cream; mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat; add brown sugar. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Cool for 20-30 minutes. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

Tips:

- For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. - To make the cookies even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract to the dough. - If you don't have brown sugar on hand, you can substitute granulated sugar, but the cookies may be slightly less chewy. - To make sure the cookies are evenly baked, rotate the baking sheet halfway through the baking time. - Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar drop cookies are a classic and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture and sweet, buttery flavor, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give brown sugar drop cookies a try!

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