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Brown sugar cookies

Recipe Information

Description:
Brown sugar cookies is a delicious American recipe usually served as a dessert. It requires about 40 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 55 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 34 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 34
Preparation Time 40 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 55 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Flour; Brown Sugar
Category Rice & Grains
Meal Snack
Type Dessert
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter

  • 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar

  • 1teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 large egg

Directions

  • Using a mixer, cream the brown sugar and butter on medium speed for 4 minutes or until fluffy.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk all dry ingredients.

  • Add the eggs and vanilla to the mixer and beat for 1 additional minute.

  • Add the dry ingredients to the mixer and mix until a cookie dough forms.

  • Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Cover a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Drop the dough onto the cookie sheet in the desired size and bake for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees.

  • Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before removing.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 103 cal

  • Total fat: 5g

  • Cholesterol: 18mg

  • Sodium: 124mg

  • Carbohydrate: 15g

  • Fiber: <1g

  • Protein: 1g