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Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies are the perfect treat for anyone craving a soft, chewy bite packed with rich brown sugar flavor. With a balanced blend of brown and granulated sugars, softened butter, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies bake up tender with golden edges and tender centers, making them an irresistible classic dessert.


Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies, ensuring it reaches the right temperature before you begin.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use a mixer or spoon to cream them together until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the whole egg and egg yolk to the creamed mixture, then stir in the vanilla extract, blending everything thoroughly until well combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure the leavening and seasoning are evenly distributed.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixes: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape the cookies: Scoop rounded balls of dough and place them spaced apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes. The cookies should have golden edges while the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool before serving: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your chewy treats!

Notes

  • Do not overbake; cookies with golden edges and soft centers yield the best chewy texture.
  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better dough consistency.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of chocolate chips.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.