Enjoy the perfect balance of sweetness and chewiness with these delightful Brown Sugar Cut-Out Cookies. This recipe combines the rich flavors of brown sugar and vanilla, resulting in a unique twist on traditional sugar cookies. Top it off with a simple homemade icing for a touch of sweetness. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and shape each into a disk. Wrap them in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove one dough disk from the refrigerator and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets. Re-roll any scraps and repeat.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the icing, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until smooth, adding more milk if needed to achieve desired consistency.
- If desired, divide the icing into separate bowls and add food coloring to each bowl. Mix well.
- Spread or pipe the icing onto cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.
