Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies
Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies are a soft caramel cookies treat with a rich, chewy texture and warm brown sugar flavor. This cozy recipe is perfect for any occasion or sweet craving. Bake this golden chewy treat on Layla Cooks for a nostalgic, crowd-pleasing dessert!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup 170 g unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 ¼ cups 250 g light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat and Prep
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). I line two baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking for this soft caramel cookies treat.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, I whisk 2 cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp cinnamon (if using) until evenly combined for this cozy recipe.
Blend Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, I whisk ¾ cup melted butter and 1 ¼ cups brown sugar until smooth and glossy. I add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and 2 tsp vanilla extract, whisking until fully blended for this golden chewy treat.
Combine Wet and Dry
- I gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula, mixing until a soft, thick dough forms with no flour streaks. I avoid overmixing to keep this soft caramel cookies treat tender.
Shape Cookies
- I scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. I place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets for this cozy recipe to ensure even baking.
Bake and Cool
- I bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but soft. I cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack for this Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, avoid overbaking the cookies.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking results in thicker cookies.