Brown Sugar Cookies
My Brown Sugar Cookies have extra-chewy centers, crisp edges, and a beautiful cracked top coated with sugar. They're easy to make in under 30 minutes, and are always a hit when I share them with others.
Ingredients
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (spooned and levelled)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted melted butter (173g)
- 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mix and stir until combined. The dough should be thick, but not sticky to the touch. Refrigerate the dough for about 15 minutes to stiffen up (this will make it easier to roll into balls).
- Scoop 1 ½ tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, then roll in a bowl of sugar. Place 3 inches apart on the sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden on the edges.
- Remove from the oven and smack the pan on the counter a few times. This will create a crinkled top. Allow the cookies to rest in the pan for 10 minutes before removing.