Easy Brown Sugar Cookies

Easy Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and simple to make. Made with just a few ingredients, these cookies are filled with a buttery, caramel flavor and are so delicious!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword brown sguar, cookies

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings cookies

Calories 137

Author Gayle

Equipment

Ingredients

2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1½ cups packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
½ cup granulated sugar, for rolling dough (if desired)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer with a fitted paddle attachment until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and mix.
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until just combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least two hours, or overnight.
When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350°F. Line two large baking pans with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
In a small bowl, add remaining ½ cup granulated sugar. Scoop dough by the tablespoonful and then roll in sugar.
Place onto prepared pans and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Let cool on pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely on wire racks.

Notes

Brown sugar cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
See my tips and tricks for making these Easy Brown Sugar Cookies above the recipe box.

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