Brown Sugar Cutouts
Elevate your holiday baking with these irresistible Brown Sugar Cutouts—a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies! Made with rich brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, these buttery cookies have a warm, caramelized flavor that sets them apart. The dough is easy to work with, perfect for rolling out and cutting into your favorite festive shapes. Whether you keep them plain or decorate with icing and sprinkles, these soft yet sturdy cookies are ideal for any occasion. Ready in under an hour (plus chilling time), this recipe yields 24 perfectly golden cookies that stay delicious for days. Perfect for cookie platters, gifting, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of cocoa.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 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 dough disc to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Decorate as desired or enjoy plain. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 72 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% | |
*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.
