Brown sugar adds a distinctive richness and depth to cookies that transforms them into irresistible treats. The molasses content creates a complex flavor profile and helps achieve that perfect chewy texture that makes these cookies stand out from traditional recipes.

Brown sugar cookies have earned their place as a staple in home baking, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth that works for any occasion. Whether you’re making them for an afternoon snack or preparing for a holiday cookie exchange, these recipes consistently deliver outstanding results.

Ahead, we’ve gathered five incredible brown sugar cookie recipes that showcase the versatility of this ingredient. From classic chewy cookies to more adventurous variations, each recipe will ensure delicious results every time.

Brown Sugar Cookie Recipes:

@sweetsugarytreats_

Brown Sugar Cookies ~ these were literally so good, definitely worth trying the recipe!🫶🏼 #sallysbakingaddiction #sugarcookies #cookies #fyp #bakingtiktok #easyrecipe

♬ Never Lose Me – Flo Milli

Classic Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.

@jay.cafe11

Replying to @Y your wish is my command! haha but here is the chewy oatmeal cookie recipe! #cookies #oatmealcookies #cookierecipe #christmas

♬ original sound – christmas sounds 🎄

Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat butter and brown sugar until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
5. Gradually add to butter mixture.
6. Stir in oats.
7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

@scientifically_sweet

BROWN BUTTER SNICKERDOODLES – the best snickerdoodle cookies you will ever have, promise! They are packed with flavour and chewy texture, made with brown butter and a hint of nutmeg and vanilla in the dough then rolled in cinnamon sugar. The recipe is up on the site. Link in bio. —> https://scientificallysweet.com/brown-butter-snickerdoodles-cookies/ #scientificallysweet #snickerdoodles #snickerdoodlecookies #fallbaking #cinnamonsugar #chewysnickerdoodles #cookies #brownbutter #brownbuttercookies

♬ original sound – Christina Marsigliese

Brown Sugar Snickerdoodles

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar mixed with 2 teaspoons cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
5. Gradually stir in dry ingredients.
6. Roll dough into balls.
7. Roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.

Brown Sugar Pecan Shortbread

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Whisk flour and salt together.
3. Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Mix in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add flour mixture.
6. Stir in pecans.
7. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
8. Bake 15-18 minutes until lightly golden.

@misobutterbaby

The best chocolate chip cookies you will ever have 🤍#chocolatechipcookies

♬ original sound – miso butter baby

Chewy Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups dark brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
3. Cream butter and brown sugar for 3 minutes.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
8. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.