These are some of my favorite cookies to make! When white sugar wasn't as available, homemakers used their dark brown sugar to make some excellent cookies. Try these for a treat in the fall, too. They have a molasses-like flavor, only lighter.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 3/4 c tightly packed brown sugar (dark is best)
- 1 large egg + 1 yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Beat the butter and sugar together
- Add the egg and beat more
- Add the extract and beat again
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, soda, powder, and salt
- Add to the wet ingredients in increments, but do not overmix.
- Chill for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Set the oven to 350, roll the dough into balls, and then into coarse sugar
- Bake for 8-9 minutes and allow to cool on the sheet.