Soft and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

Name: Soft and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These cookies are packed with rich brown sugar flavor and have the perfect soft centers with slightly crispy edges.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

12 minutes

Total

27 minutes

Serves

There is something so comforting about a simple brown sugar cookie. They have a deep caramel sweetness that makes them stand out from a standard sugar cookie, and the texture is just wonderful for anyone who loves a soft, chewy bite.

My favorite trick for these is to make sure your butter is soft but not melted. If it gets too oily, the cookies spread way too fast in the oven. Taking the time to chill the dough for just a little bit makes a big difference in how they hold their shape.

🧺 Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4
Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
6
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about two inches of space between each one.
7
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are just barely golden, but the centers still look soft.
8
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

💡 Tips

Store your cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them soft for up to five days. If you like them warm, you can pop one in the microwave for five seconds. These also freeze perfectly if you want to save some for later.

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