Brown Sugar Cookies
Brown Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of flavor, making them a favorite among both kids and adults. The brown sugar glaze recipe adds a rich sweetness that perfectly complements the cookie's texture and taste.
Servings: 48 cookies
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
Brown Sugar Icing
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 TBSP milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 300°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk butter, sugars & vanilla for 2 minutes. Add in flour and salt, then mix again.
- Roll and Cut: Dust a clean countertop with flour and roll dough out to between ½ inch to ¼ inch thickness. Cut rounds using a 2" round cookie cutter and place them on baking trays.
- Bake and Cool: Bake 20-22 minutes. Let cool on the tray for about 3-5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to fully cool.
- Brown sugar icing: Melt butter in a saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Add in brown sugar and whisk for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat, then add remaining ingredients. Whisk until smooth, keeping pan on stove for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Spoon icing on cooled cookies. Let cool to set. Enjoy!
Notes
These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving. Add icing after cookies are thawed for best results.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cookies | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg