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Salted Brown Sugar Cookies

Brooke Homec
These salted brown sugar cookies are the perfectly chewy and slightly crispy cookie loaded with sweetness from the brown sugar and a bit of salt for balance!
5 from 25 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14
Calories 321 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 2¾ cup (385 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) salt
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup (227 g) melted butter, cooled
  • 1½ cups (330 g) dark brown sugar light can also be used
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Melt butter and allow to cool slightly.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • Place the butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add egg and yolk and mix on low until smooth, about 30 seconds. Beat in vanilla.
  • Slowly mix in dry ingredients, being careful not to over mix. I usually stop when I still have some flour remnants around the bowl.
  • Scoop the dough into large balls, I like to use a 4 tablespoon cookie scoop for these. Roll in sugar, and sprinkle tops with flaked salt.
  • Place 8 cookie dough balls on your lined baking sheet. Bake the cookies for 12-13 minutes. You're looking for a nice golden brown around the edges, and some crackling along the top. Be careful not to over bake, or you will lose the chewy factor we are going for. Sprinkle with a little extra salt after baking if you're into salt like I am.

Notes

Allowing the dough to chill will always help the cookies to spread less, and the flavors to come together better if you have the time.
The eggs should be room temperature before mixing. I try to let them sit out for about 30-45 minutes before I begin my cookie making! 
I have given both cups and grams as measurements. Grams will be more precise, especially when measuring flour. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, no problem! Just lightly spoon flour into your measuring cup to insure its not packed in there. Light and fluffy is the key.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 443IUCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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