Ingredients
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To whip up a batch of these delightful brown sugar butter cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Feel free to modify the ingredients based on your preferences. For instance, you can swap the chocolate chips for nuts or dried fruits for a unique twist!
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruits for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg