Brown Sugar Cut Out Cookies
Soft, buttery, and delicately sweet, these Brown Sugar Cut Out Cookies are the ultimate treat for cookie enthusiasts who love both flavor and creativity. Made with rich brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, these cookies boast a warm, caramel-like taste that sets them apart from traditional sugar cookies. The dough is easy to work with, making them perfect for rolling and shaping into festive designs using your favorite cookie cutters. With a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and golden edges, these cookies are ideal for decorating with icing or enjoying plain. Whether you're baking for the holidays, special occasions, or just because, this recipe is sure to become a go-to. Ready in under an hour with simple pantry ingredients, these classic cookies are as delightful to make as they are to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 1 large Egg
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix until well combined.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, you can add 1-2 extra tablespoons of flour as needed.
Divide the dough into two portions, flatten each into a disc, and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, and transfer the cut cookies to the prepared baking sheets.
Repeat with the second portion of dough, gathering and re-rolling scraps as needed.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Decorate the cookies as desired, or enjoy them plain for a simple, delicious treat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3898 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.3 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 124.1 g | 620% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 736 mg | 245% | |
| Sodium | 1834 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.8 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 790 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
