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Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Delicious chewy brown sugar cookies with molasses that provide a rich, caramel-like flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 flour substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for the best rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt works best.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it's at room temperature for proper creaming.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar You can substitute with light brown sugar but consider adding more molasses.
  • 2 tablespoons Molasses If unavailable, treacle or extra brown sugar can work in a pinch.
  • 1 whole + 1 yolk Eggs Keep them at room temperature for smooth mixing.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract For deeper flavor, replace with vanilla bean paste.
For Rolling
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar Adds a sparkling texture to the outside of the cookies.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line three baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Set aside.
  3. Beat 1 cup of softened unsalted butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute.
  4. Add 1 cup of dark brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of molasses to the creamed butter. Mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix in one whole egg, an additional egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Roll the dough into 1.5 oz (45 g) balls and coat in granulated sugar. Place on prepared baking sheets.
  8. Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Refrigerate dough if time permits to enhance texture.

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