Can I skip chilling the dough?

No chilling is what keeps the cookies thick and helps develop deeper flavor. If you skip it, they'll likely spread too much and bake thinner.

What's the best type of brown sugar to use?

You can use either light or dark brown sugar. Dark brown sugar gives a richer, more molasses-like flavor and chewier texture.

Can I add nuts or chocolate chips?

Yes! This dough is great for add-ins. Stick to about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of mix-ins total.

What makes them crinkly?

Rolling in sugar and gently pressing the tops partway through baking helps create those signature crackles.

Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies – We Are Recipes

Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies Recipe

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time28 minutes
Yield20 cookies 1x
DietVegetarian

These soft and chewy brown sugar cookies are rich, warmly spiced, and finished with a crinkly sugar top. Cozy, crowd-pleasing, and freezer-friendly!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1½ teaspoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1¼ cups packed light or dark brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
⅓ cup granulated sugar, for rolling

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Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt.
In a medium bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until a soft dough forms.
Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours, up to 3 days.
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Roll dough into 2-Tbsp balls, coat in granulated sugar, and place 3 inches apart.
Bake for 8–9 minutes. Remove from oven and gently press tops to create a crinkle.
Return to oven for 2–4 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

Chilling the dough is essential for thick, soft cookies.
Dark brown sugar will give a richer, deeper flavor.
Cookies stay fresh at room temperature for 1 week or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Dough balls bake well straight from the freezer just add 1–2 extra minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160 kcal
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0.4g
Protein: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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