Can’t get enough sugar cookies? Try my Cut Out Sugar Cookies and Soft Sugar Cookies too!
What Makes These Brown Sugar Cookies the Best?
The Brown Butter.
What Makes These Brown Sugar Cookies the Best?Recipe IngredientsHow to Make Brown Sugar CookiesTips for SuccessProper StorageCan I Freeze Brown Sugar Cookies?More Sugar Cookie RecipesGet the Recipe
Just kidding, there are a few other reasons that I love making these brown sugar cookies so much.
Quick and Easy: There’s just 25 minutes of prep work to do and 10 minutes of staring at the oven in an attempt to make the cookies bake faster… all in all, not too bad! Simple But Strong Flavors: They might not have add-ins, but don’t let that fool you. These sugar cookies are PACKED with sweet, caramel flavor. They’re addictive, to say the least. Versatile: You can make brown sugar cookies for any occasion: parties, barbecues, bake sales, just because, etcetera. They’re perfect for Christmas too, of course.
Recipe Ingredients
Most of these ingredients are probably already in your pantry or fridge (another great part about these cookies!). Make sure to take a look at the specific amounts in the recipe card below before starting.
For the Cookies:
Butter: I like to use salted butter in these cookies, but feel free to use unsalted if you prefer. Sugar: This recipe requires both packed light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Flour: All purpose flour works best for these cookies. Baking Soda and Baking Powder: To ensure that the cookies have some lift and don’t turn out too flat. Salt: I like to use kosher salt, but table salt is fine too. Egg: To bind the cookie dough together – note that this recipe requires a whole egg and an egg yolk. Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract offers the best flavor.
For the Frosting:
Sugar: Light brown sugar will add caramel notes to your frosting. Butter: Again, either salted butter or unsalted butter will work. Milk: I generally use 1 or 2% milk. Powdered Sugar: Make sure to sift your powdered sugar before adding it in.
How to Make Brown Sugar Cookies
Alright, let’s get into how to make these sugary brown butter cookies! Here’s the step-by-step process for both the cookies and the frosting:
Make the brown butter. Melt the butter over medium heat. Slowly swirl the pan and cook until it becomes a brown/caramel color. Cool for 15 minutes. Make the dough. Whisk the dry ingredients in a bowl. Mix the brown sugar into the browned butter, then add in the egg and vanilla. Slowly add in the flour mixture until incorporated. Roll in sugar. Combine the remaining brown sugar and granulated sugar. Form balls of dough then roll them in the mixture before placing 2 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges begin to brown. Make the frosting. Combine the brown sugar and butter over medium heat. Bring to a boil then remove from heat to cool. Beat in the milk then slowly add the powdered sugar. Frost the cookies. Spread a teaspoon or so of frosting on each of the brown sugar cookies. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
Here are some extra tips that will help you tackle these sweet cookies:
Swirl the Pan While Browning the Butter: Keep swirling the pan so the little solid bits don’t burn. Don’t Over-Mix the Batter: Over-mixing the batter can lead to dense, flat cookies. Don’t Over-Bake the Cookies: If you can see that the cookies are golden around the edges, but the centers don’t look quite done, still take them out. They will firm up as they cool on the warm baking sheet. Can I Use Dark Brown Sugar? Sure! Using dark brown sugar will result in cookies with more of a molasses flavor. (It will also slightly change the texture of the cookies – they should be a bit chewier.)
Proper Storage
Room temperature. These sugar cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 5-6 days. Fridge. They can also be kept in the fridge, if you prefer. They will still last for 5-6 days. This is ideal if your house is warm and may melt the frosting.
Can I Freeze Brown Sugar Cookies?
Definitely! You can freeze brown sugar cookies in an airtight container for 2-3 months. It’s also possible to make the dough ahead of time, freeze it for a month or so, and then make the cookies later. Just defrost the dough in the fridge about a day ahead of time, and then you’re all set!
More Sugar Cookie Recipes
There’s no such thing as too many sugar cookies, so give some of these other recipes a try, too!
Brown Sugar Cut Out Cookies Chocolate Sugar Cookies Fruity Pebbles Sugar Cookies Easy Soft Sugar Cookies Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookies
You’ll also sign up to get new recipes in your inbox. Δ
