Soft and Chewy Brown Sugar Amish Cookies
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2–1 tablespoon milk (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until a soft dough forms.
- For best results, chill the dough for 30–40 minutes to make it easier to handle and to produce thicker cookies.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
- If the glaze is too thick, add milk a few drops at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies and allow it to set before serving.