Comments on: Brown Sugar Cookies

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:30:59 +0000

The best cookie recipe I have come across. I literally made this recipe 4 times in the last month. Husband approved!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:00:34 +0000

These cookies are amazing. My son-in-law squirreled away a container of them (for himself for later) from the platter I brought for the family gathering on Thanksgiving. This will be a go-to recipe for me. Thank you!

By: Rosanna T Oxhorn

Rosanna T Oxhorn — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:30:56 +0000

Followed the recipe exactly and they came out perfect. I always use a scale and I take all my ingredients out and place them on the counter so I don’t forget anything They reminded me of the butterscotch bars I used to make 50 years ago. Delicious.

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:29:36 +0000

In reply to Sam.

I did make them again with a couple of changes & these are now my favorite brown sugar cookies! I must not have temped the melted butter the first time & today it took a long time for it to drop to 80 degrees & I have a cold kitchen. Second, I rolled them in turbinado sugar, since a few brown sugar recipes call for added molasses. Finally, I portioned them on cookie sheets before putting them in the fridge. They didn’t spread this time!

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:05:15 +0000

In reply to Meagen. Hi Meagen! I wouldn't recommend using self rising flour here. I'm not sure how you would make any adjustments for the cookies. :(

By: Meagen

Meagen — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 23:08:50 +0000

Would it be possible to use self raising flour for these? If so how would I adjust the recipe please?

By: Cynthia R.

Cynthia R. — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 22:04:36 +0000

I’ve made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. sometimes I add chocolate or butterscotch chips. I love the way you put the ingredients with the amounts together! love that 🏅

By: Sue Cammerano

Sue Cammerano — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:49:05 +0000

I made a big mistake in mixing my ingredients (forgot to cream the sugar in with the wet ingredients and had to add it last) and didn’t roll the cookies in granulated sugar, but they were still SO GOOD! Looking forward to mixing the ingredients correctly next time and seeing just how amazing these cookies can be!

By: Emily Hollingsworth

Emily Hollingsworth — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 18:28:01 +0000

In reply to Ann Patnoe. I actually have started making double batches and putting the balls of dough that I’ve already rolled in the sugar in the freezer in a Pyrex. I don’t wrap them individually, b/c with the sugar coating, they don’t stick to each other. I’ll make the double batch and keep them in the freezer ready to be baked off so I always have a quick dessert if someone pops by or I don’t want to have to make something for a party. I just take them straight out of the freezer and bake. They always turn out great!! Making some today for a party.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 20:43:27 +0000

In reply to Sam. I did let it cool for 15 minutes, I'll see what happens next time!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:59:46 +0000

In reply to Sam. Glad you still enjoyed them overall, Sam! The weights are what I personally use and tested for this recipe so that should be fine. Could the butter have been a bit warm still when the sugars were added? That could make them spread more than they ought to. Thank you for the feedback!

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:26:34 +0000

Great flavor, but the cookies came out very flat. I always test my leavening agents before baking & they were fine. Your cups of flour weigh a bit less than mine, so that could be part of the problem.

By: Laura

Laura — Sat, 31 Aug 2024 19:55:40 +0000

This is my second batch. My family and I love these cookies. The taste is warm and yummy. Perfection!

By: Lisa Allison

Lisa Allison — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 23:40:40 +0000

I followed the recipe and measured my flour. Chilled for 90 minutes. 2 tbs rounded cookies rolled in brown sugar. I baked at 350 for 14 minutes. They were not flat. Crispy on edges and soft in the middle.

By: Kathy M.

Kathy M. — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:48:09 +0000

In reply to Jessie. I decided to roll half the dough balls in cinnamon-sugar and half in sugar alone. The cinnamon sugar ones are already gobbled up. My grandsons really like these cookies!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 08 May 2024 00:33:23 +0000

In reply to Chris. Hi Chris! You will just need to add a little bit of flour to make up for the missing cornstarch. The cookies may not be quite as soft. :)

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 07 May 2024 23:27:04 +0000

Can I make these without corn starch?

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:58:15 +0000

In reply to Jessie. Hi Jessie! I'm so glad you enjoyed them! The corn starch actually really helps with that soft, chewy texture. :)

By: Jessie

Jessie — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:31:36 +0000

Almost just like my Grandma’s molasses cookies we made for every Christmas but lighter, soft and chewy. I’m interested in knowing why the corn starch and what exactly that does?

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:16:37 +0000

In reply to Ann Patnoe. Hi Ann! That should work just fine. I would roll the dough balls, wrap them individually then store in a freezer bag. You should be able to bake them right from frozen. They will likely take another minute or two to bake. :)

By: Ann Patnoe

Ann Patnoe — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:09:26 +0000

Can the dough be frozen for later use?

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:27:22 +0000

In reply to Celia. Hi Celia! You could add some chopped pecans if you'd like. :)

By: Celia

Celia — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 19:44:57 +0000

These cookies are amazing!! I love brown sugar and was thrilled to find this recipe on your website. Would adding chopped pecans adversely affect the cookies baking? I’ve tried your pecan cookies but like this recipe much better.

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:47:59 +0000

In reply to Mary. Hi Mary! That will work just fine. You will need to reduce your bake time. :)

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:38:50 +0000

In reply to Matt. can the brown sugar cookies be made smaller? one tablespoon ?