Brown Sugar Cookiesrn

a close up shot of Brown Sugar Cookies stacked on top of each other

With a rich brown sugar flavor and soft texture, these brown sugar cookies are a simple yet delicious treat to add to your cookie jar.

Jump to Recipe

Table of Contents

Brown Sugar Cookies Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
More Recipes You’ll Love
JUMP TO RECIPE
More Popular Recipes

Soft, sweet, chewy brown sugar cookies – the ultimate treat for any cookie lover! Brown sugar gives these delicious homemade cookies an irresistible flavor; it’s no wonder they have become one of the most popular treats around.

Brown Sugar Cookies Ingredients

Brown Sugar Cookies raw ingredients that are labeled

The unique taste and texture of these cookies come from the brown sugar, which adds a rich, almost caramel-like flavor that’s simply irresistible.

Unlike regular sugar cookies, these treats have a heartier, chewier consistency that’s perfect for satisfying cravings at any time of the day.

You’ll need:

2 cups of dark brown sugar
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 large egg
2¼ cups of all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons of baking soda
¼ teaspoon of salt

Substitutions And Additions

BROWN SUGAR: You can substitute light brown sugar for dark brown sugar in these simple brown sugar cookies.

BUTTER: You can use salted butter instead of unsalted in this great cookie recipe; just omit the salt listed in the ingredients.

VANILLA EXTRACT: Vanilla extract adds a wonderful aroma and flavor to these cookies.

You can also try using an equal amount of almond extract instead. The almond extract will lend a distinct nuttiness to the cookies, adding a unique touch.

How To Make This Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Our instructions will walk you through making the easy dough and baking the cookies. Let’s get started.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

You can make dough for this brown sugar cookie recipe up to 24 hours in advance and keep it refrigerated.

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP TWO: Add brown sugar and butter to a medium bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.

Then add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.

PRO TIP:

Make sure you cream your butter and brown sugar well. If you have pockets of butter left during baking, it will melt, causing uneven spread.

STEP THREE: In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix the dry ingredients together.

flour, baking soda, and salt mixed together

STEP FOUR: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture a quarter at a time, and mix until combined.

Cover the mixed dough with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to one hour.

Tip: You can skip chilling the dough, however, your cookies will be flatter and less chewy.

flour mixture added to the butter mixture

STEP FIVE: Using a cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Place them about two inches apart.

STEP SIX: Bake in the preheated oven for eight to ten minutes.

Cool cookies on the pan for two to three minutes, then move to a wire rack.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cookies at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

cookie dough balls placed on a baking sheet then baked for 9 minutes

How To Serve

These delectable delights are sure to keep you coming back for more. Make them a staple in your cookie jar for afternoon snacks, bedtime snacks, or for taking to potlucks.

One fantastic option to accompany your cookies is a nice cup of hot chocolate, preferably with a dollop of whipped cream. The warm, velvety cocoa drink perfectly balances the crispy texture of the cookies while enhancing the caramel notes in the brown sugar.

For more simple sugar cookie recipes, our lemon sugar cookies and soft sugar cookies are two of our favorites!

MORE COOKIE RECIPES

Cookie Recipes

White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookie Recipes

Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Storage

You can make these cookies ahead of time to keep in the fridge for a few days or even freeze a portion for later enjoyment.

This guide will provide you with all the information you need to store and savor these brown sugar cookies.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start on your baking, you can make the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.

Once you have prepared the dough according to the recipe instructions, tightly wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container.

You can refrigerate the dough for up to two days before baking.

When you’re ready to bake, simply take out the dough, let it soften slightly at room temperature, and proceed with the baking instructions.

ON THE COUNTER: Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for five to six days.

IN THE FREEZER: Freeze these brown sugar cookies for up to three months in an airtight container.

REHEATING: To enjoy the frozen brown sugar cookies, you have a few options for reheating.

If you prefer a soft and chewy texture, simply let the cookies thaw at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

If you’re in a hurry, you can use a microwave. Place a few cookies on a microwave-safe plate and heat them on a low-power setting in 15-second intervals until they are warmed through.

Be careful not to overheat, as it can cause the cookies to become dry or lose their texture.

a overhead shot of Brown Sugar Cookies on a cooling rack

These yummy brown sugar cookies will quickly become your new favorite cookie. They have a chewy texture with a toffee flavor thanks to the brown sugar base, and with only a handful of pantry staples, they are simple to make.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will these soft brown sugar cookies keep long in the freezer?

This easy recipe will freeze well and last in the freezer for up to three months.

Do I have to chill this soft cookie dough before baking?

The beauty of this simple cookie recipe is that you don’t need to chill the dough before baking, making it quick and easy to whip up a batch.

How do you keep these brown sugar cookies soft?

By storing the cookies in an airtight container, you can help keep the cookies from hardening. The more exposure they have to the air, the more any moisture in the cookies will evaporate.

More Recipes You’ll Love