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Freshly baked chewy brown sugar chocolate chip cookies on plate, shot from above on a white kitchen table

Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, bakery-style brown sugar chocolate chip cookies with rich caramel flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Dough (optional) 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar Firmly packed
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ½ cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Walnuts or pecans Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For wet and dry mixing
  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
  • 1 set Measuring cups/spoons For accurate measurements
  • 1 Cookie scoop or spoon For even dough portions
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment or silicone mats
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding ingredients
  • 2 Wire cooling racks To cool cookies evenly

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  5. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–11 minutes, until golden around edges.
  8. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

For extra flavor, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This step is optional but enhances texture and taste.