Brown Sugar Cookies a delicious alternative to regular Sugar Cookies, these are fast, easy and so good. Made with only 6 ingredients made and baked in 20 minutes.
When I first moved to Italy, I missed everything from my homeland, Canada. I missed my family, friends, my Mom’s Cooking and of course Her Baking, my job, my busy, busy city and oh let’s not forget the malls!
Looking back now I wonder how the heck I did it. Needless to say, it was all worth it, I have a good husband and 2 amazing and beautiful daughters. But those first few years were so difficult (who am I kidding probably the first 20 years!).
To tell the truth, it’s still very hard sometimes, especially with my eldest daughter who has moved to Canada. And how wonderful that I am here now visiting with her.
If it wasn’t for visits from family and friends, I’m sure it would have been unbearable. I was always so elated to hear we were going to have visitors and even more elated when I heard those magic words “would you like us to bring something for you from Canada?”
Would I? I thought you would never ask, and if they didn’t ask, I wouldn’t hesitate to request a goody-bag.
Brown Sugar Cookies
One of my top requests was always brown sugar. Brown sugar isn’t available there, there’s only cane sugar.
And then when I learned that I could make my own brown sugar with molasses, oh that was a happy day for me.
By the way, molasses isn’t available there either, but it fits better in a suitcase and it lasts longer. And yes it is on my list.
The reason brown sugar was always on the top of my list was because I love to make these Easy Brown Sugar Cookies. A dear friend of mine sent me this recipe the first year I got married.
They’re so delicious and they’re even better since I started to drizzle some semi-sweet chocolate over them. So I hope these brown sugar cookies bring you a little bit of the comfort and good feelings that they brought me. Enjoy!
Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)* (118 grams)
- ½ cup brown sugar (lightly packed) (110 grams)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup all purpose flour (268 grams)
- 1 pinch salt*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup pecans (coarsely chopped)
*If using unsalted butter then add ¼ teaspoon of salt.
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In the mixing bowl with the flat beaters beat the butter on medium speed until soft and creamy, approximately 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar and beat 1-2 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until mixed. Fold in the pecans.
- Drop by spoonfuls on the prepared cookie sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until when lightly touched in the centre no indentation remains. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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Marinda says
They’re in the oven now. Can’t wait to try them. We have become a big fan of your Crostata recipe. I make it at least 2-3 times a month.
Rosemary says
Hi Marinda, hope you enjoy them, let me know. So glad you like the Crostata recipe. Have a wonderful Sunday.
Ann says
Definitely going to make these. Would love to see what my grandchildren think of them. Thanks for another great recipe.
Rosemary says
Hi Ann, hope you and your grandkids enjoy them. Have a great weekend.
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Your cookies look yummy. I do like cooking with brown sugar and being away from a close family is tough. I was only two states away but it could have been a continent. I’m glad you’ve adjusted and it makes the visits so very special. Have a great weekend.
Rosemary says
Hi Marisa, thanks and yes it sure is tough. Having a great time, have a wonderful weekend.
OKC Mom of 3 says
These look great! I love cookies, even better w/ brown sugar. They look so easy too. I am pinning. Thanks for linking up at the Tasty Tuesday linkup
rose says
Hi, thanks for pinning, and hope you enjoy them.
Pure Grace Farms says
Looks lovely Rose! Be sure to come by tonight and share these beautiful cookies at the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop (Tues. 7pm EST). Blessings, Shari
http://puregracefarms.com/2014/06/wonderful-wednesday-blog-hop/
rose says
Hi Shari, Thank you, I will sure to stop by and share my cookies.
Stephanie says
I cannot wait to try this cookie!!! I love brown sugar, and these look delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
rose says
Hi Stephanie, Thank you, hope you like the cookie, see you next week.