Brown Sugar Cutouts

Elevate your holiday baking with these irresistible Brown Sugar Cutouts—a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies! Made with rich brown sugar and a hint of cinnamon, these buttery cookies have a warm, caramelized flavor that sets them apart. The dough is easy to work with, perfect for rolling out and cutting into your favorite festive shapes. Whether you keep them plain or decorate with icing and sprinkles, these soft yet sturdy cookies are ideal for any occasion. Ready in under an hour (plus chilling time), this recipe yields 24 perfectly golden cookies that stay delicious for days. Perfect for cookie platters, gifting, or simply enjoying with a hot cup of cocoa.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:28 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, until fully incorporated.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon (if using), and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough into two discs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a lightly floured surface, roll out one dough disc to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 8

Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and transfer them to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

Step 10

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 11

Decorate as desired or enjoy plain. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	844.6 grams (844.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3259

Total Fat 110.20g	141%
Saturated Fat 59.60g	298%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 620mg	207%
Sodium 1834mg	80%
Total Carbohydrate 518.80g	189%
Dietary Fiber 12.10g	43%
Total Sugars 191.70g
Protein 56.20g	112%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 271mg	21%
Iron 23mg	126%
Potassium 815mg	17%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.1%

Protein: 6.8%

Carbs: 63.0%