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Brown Sugar Amish Cookies

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Brown Sugar Amish Cookies are tender, buttery, and soft cookies with a slightly crisp edge and a caramel-like sweetness from brown sugar. Made with simple ingredients, these cookies are easy to whip up and are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Their rich flavor and soft texture make them an instant favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy and smooth, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a slight twist, try adding 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough for a hint of warmth.
  • You can also sprinkle a bit of coarse sugar or a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking for extra flavor.
  • Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.