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Grandmas Brown Sugar Cookies 1

Grandma's Brown Sugar Cookies

These nostalgic brown sugar cookies have been passed down through four generations, creating the perfect balance of chewy centers and crisp edges with a rich, caramel-like flavor that brings back childhood memories.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brown Sugar Cookies, Grandma's Cookies, Chewy Cookies, Homemade Cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Calories: 145kcal

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Cooling Rack

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups dark brown sugar packed (light brown sugar works too)
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon optional

For Rolling

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Don't overmix.
  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Pour granulated sugar into a small bowl. Roll chilled dough into 1½-inch balls, then coat each ball in the granulated sugar.
  • Place the cookie balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the perfect chewy texture, don't skip chilling the dough—it prevents excessive spreading during baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days with a slice of bread to keep them soft.
The cookies may look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven, but they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1.5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 105mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 13g
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