Softened unsalted butter, light brown sugar, vanilla, and a few other essential baking ingredients come together to create the perfect soft and chewy brown sugar cookie dough. By experimenting with additional ingredients or toppings, you can transform this simple dough into an endless variety of flavors and textures. Whether you’re baking up a storm for the holidays, crafting a colorful cookie platter for your next party, or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this cookie dough is your new best friend. Below, you’ll find some of our favorite flavor combinations, each offering a delicious and exciting new twist to the classic cookie recipe.
Several months ago, I wrote about how everyone should have a few go-to basic cookie recipes. Simple recipes that you can easily add sprinkles, candy, nuts, chocolate, dry cereal, oats, or dried fruit; either on top of the cookies or mixed in. So that each time you make a new batch, you can switch things up. The first recipe below, for Simple Brown Sugar Cookies (Soft & Chewy), is one of those recipes. It’s a non-fussy, straightforward, easy-to-make recipe, made with simple ingredients, resulting in cookies that are soft, chewy, and full of sweet brown sugar flavor.
After the first cookie recipe pictured below, which is the original recipe, you’ll find some of our favorite other cookie recipes, which use the same basic cookie dough as a base. For those of you who don’t always have every ingredient on hand to make a specific recipe, a cookie recipe like this one can be a real lifesaver. As long as you have the basic ingredients listed above, you can pick and choose other items from your pantry to switch things up each time you’re in the mood to bake a batch of cookies. This is definitely one of those cookie recipes you’re going to want to keep on hand.
Simple Brown Sugar Cookies (Soft & Chewy)
Looking for a simple non-fussy cookie recipe that uses basic ingredients you already have on hand in your pantry? Look no further than this soft and chewy simple brown sugar cookie recipe. The brown sugar adds a sweet flavor and a soft, chewy texture to these cookies, and a final sprinkle of demerara sugar before baking gives them a delightful crunchy topping.
Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Fresh Mint
Imagine soft, chewy brown sugar cookies, bursting with the refreshing taste of fresh mint. Now, add in just the right amount of roughly chopped rich chocolate chunks. These chocolate chunk cookies with fresh mint are the epitome of summer’s sweet indulgence, offering a cool and minty twist on the classic brown sugar cookie. If your backyard garden or porch planters are overflowing with fresh mint, or you just so happen to stumble upon gorgeous fresh mint at your local market or grocery store, these cookies are a must-bake.
Summertime Cookies with Peanut Butter M&M’s
Picture this, a soft and chewy brown sugar cookie, infused with the irresistible crunch of chunky salted cocktail peanuts and the colorful sweet burst of Peanut Butter M&M’s. But wait, there’s more. These cookies are just as colorful, festive, and enticing as they are delicious. With the addition of colorful summertime sprinkles, these attractively irresistible cookies are destined to become a real crowd-pleaser, whether served at your next barbecue, picnic, or summer vacation pool party.
X’s & O’s (Hugs & Kisses) Brown Sugar Cookies
Nothing quite compares to the warmth of a hug or the sweetness of a kiss, and with these X’s & O’s Brown Sugar Cookies, you won’t have to choose between the two. These cookies are topped with Hershey’s Hugs and infused with the rich, melty goodness of roughly chopped Milk Chocolate Hershey’s Kisses. The unexpected addition of Grape Nuts cereal gives these buttery, crunchy, and chocolatey hugs and kisses cookies a delightful twist that makes them almost impossible not to fall head over heels in love with.
Red & White Sparkling Brown Sugar Cookies
These easy-to-make brown sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and made with simple pantry staples that you probably already have stashed in your kitchen cabinets. They get a dazzling holiday makeover with a sprinkle of vibrant red and white sparkling sugar, adding a festive flair and a little crunch that will make every bite feel like a celebration.
Honey Roasted Peanut Chocolate Kiss Cookies
This is a non-fussy, straightforward recipe, made with simple ingredients, that can most likely be found in your pantry. Chopped honey roasted peanuts and Hershey’s Kisses give these soft and chewy brown sugar cookies a nutty, crunchy texture with a chocolatey decorative finish. This delightful cookie combo is sure to satisfy almost anyone’s sweet tooth.
Jalapeño Yellow Cornmeal Brown Sugar Cookies
Cornbread is a classic favorite that pairs wonderfully with hearty soups, zesty chili, or fresh salads. This recipe offers a fun twist on traditional cornbread by transforming it into slightly crunchy, soft, and chewy brown sugar cookies. With a touch of sweet pickled jalapeños, these yellow cornmeal cookies provide just the right amount of spicy kick. They are a delicious and unique alternative to regular cornbread and make a delightful addition to almost any meal.
Coconut & Dried Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies
If you’re on the hunt for a simple yet irresistible gussied-up brown sugar cookie recipe, look no further. Imagine biting into a warm, chewy cookie that perfectly balances rich miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips with the crunchy texture of unsweetened shredded coconut and the tart zing of dried cherries. Whether you’re baking cookies for the holidays or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is sure to become a cherished favorite.
Peanut Butter Frosted Jammy Bits Cookies
These simple brown sugar cookies are no ordinary treat; they’re packed with wholesome quick-cooking oats and bursting with the tangy sweet goodness of soft, chewy raspberry jammy bits. Topped with a luscious easy-to-make peanut butter frosting and a touch of flaky sea salt, these peanut butter-frosted brown sugar cookies are the perfect indulgence for any occasion. Be prepared to make a double batch because everyone will be asking for seconds.
Cornmeal Dried Cranberry Brown Sugar Cookies
While many cookies are typically reserved for dessert, these brown sugar cookies encourage you to think outside of the box. Whether enjoyed alongside a warm bowl of soup, paired with a crisp salad, or as a dessert to conclude a meal, these sweet and savory cornmeal cookies are bound to become an instant favorite, no matter the time of year. With their satisfying yellow cornmeal crunch and their chewy burst of dried cranberry sweetness, they offer a unique and irresistible flavor experience.
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