The Short Story
One of my go-to cookie recipes in a pinch, this recipe can be made at the last minute since it requires melted rather than softened butter, and produces a sugar cookie with surprisingly complex flavors. To up the ante, try browning rather than just melting the butter.
The Longer Story
Brown-Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 198g (14 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 350g (1¾ cups) light brown sugar, divided
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 285g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
Directions
- Scoop 1-tablespoon balls of dough onto rimmed baking sheets, then roll each piece of dough in remaining 50g (¼ cup) brown sugar. Press dough to about 1-inch thick with the bottom of a drinking glass.