So, exciting news sports fans: Miss9’s soccer team will be playing at half-time of tonight’s Matilda’s game! For those that aren’t into soccer, the Matildas are the Australian national soccer team and they are playing Vietnam tonight at a stadium half an hour away. Miss9’s team will take to the field at half-time to play a short game. Yippee!
To keep energy levels up I have made these brown sugar cookies for the team (Miss9’s, not the Matildas!). I have made brown sugar bickies many times but they have never been as good as these.
Even better, these are a no-mixer-required, one bowl wonder. The dough doesn’t require time to rest in the fridge and from starting to eating will take about half an hour. I found the recipe on serious eats – here is the original: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/09/chewy-brown-sugar-cookies-recipe.html
I cut waaaay down on the sugar but even with my reduced amount they were lovely.
Go forth and bake, and if you hear an embarrassing mum screaming out encouragement to her daughter during a soccer match, please excuse me her 😉
GATHER:
190 grams unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
LET’S GET TO IT:
Preheat oven to 180C and line two baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
In a large bowl use a silver spoon to stir together ¾ cup brown sugar and melted butter until just combined.
Add in egg, vanilla, flour and baking powder and stir until mixed.
Roll walnut-size balls and place on trays, allowing a bit of room to spread.
Tip remaining ¼ cup of brown sugar into bowl (no need to even wipe it out) then carefully roll each cookie in the sugar.
Replace on tray then gently flatten with a fork.
Bake for 9-10 minutes or until light gold.
Remove to wire rack to cool completely.
the hungry mum 
Wow… This will be great for the upcoming festivities here in Singapore! Thank you for sharing!
glad to be of service 😉
Gorgeous bikkies HM! How exciting for Miss9 and her team… hope they have a fabulous time out there! 🙂
Ta! They had a blast, even in the pouring rain they had huge smiles on their faces x
No mixer and one bowl wonder? This is definitely a must-try!
Amen, sister! File it under ‘keeper’ category!
lucky girls for both the biscuits and the opportunity. Hope Miss9’s team did well 🙂
It was so exciting when Miss9’s team took to the field – I cheered so loudly! They played a short game in the pouring rain and were so happy to have had the opportunity! Bickies were a big hit, too 🙂
I’ve never made brown sugar cookies but these sound so good!!
Brown sugar, like brown butter, lends itself to a nice variation of flavour. Plus these are so simple so yay 😉
I’ve never heard of brown sugar cookies. I love this recipe and will definitely try them! 🙂
Excellent, I hope you do – they are super good.
These look great and only 6 ingredients! And what fun with the soccer half time game! 🙂
Yes! The soccer was fun, despite the pouring rain and lightening 😉 I love a recipe with just a handful of ingredients, makes baking so much easier.
Ooooeeee, what perfect little bites! I might give these a try with coconut sugar and egg replacer. Thanks for the inspiration! 😉
I’ve never used coconut sugar – is it a straight swap or do you need to reduce/increase the amount?
I go for a straight up switcheroo. It’s not as sweet and adds a lovely caramel colour too.
Good to know, will keep an eye out for it.
Look great! 🙂
thanks so muchx
Yup, damn delicious cookies!!!
Thanks Dedy!
Yum! I love how quick and easy these are. I love making cookies but sometimes I don’t want to make too much washing up or have to wait too long to eat them – these sound perfect for those moments!
I agree – time is short some days and this recipe is so quick and easy that there’s no excuse NOT to make them 😉
Wow this is a real winner all round! I love easy, quick one bowl recipes 😀
ta! I should have called my blog – Donna Hay Fangirl Bakes One Bowl Wonders #true
Yum! They look delicious! I love anything with brown sugar, it gives such a lovely colour and flavour to baked goods. One bowl one-derful!
Snap! Brown (sugar) is the new black 😉
I love a one bowl wonder!
Thanks for linking up with our Fabulous Foodie Fridays fun.
Have a gorgeous week ahead xx
Aren’t one bowls the best?! Cheers for stopping by.
Yummo! I love brown sugar cookies – so simple and yet so delicious!!
Yes! Simple and yummy – what else could you want in a bickie?!
Ooh i want one of these right now! I LOVE brown sugar cookies! Thank you for linking up with us for Fabulous Foodie Fridays, I hope you have a great week.
I happen to have some sitting on my bench – sending carrier pigeon to you !
Hope everybody had a grand time! I can definitely guess how grand the snack part was!!! Must try this one. 😀
Cheers,
Kathryn
They sure did! Even though I was drenched I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face when Miss9 was playing 🙂
These look absolutely delicious! Wish i could come through the screen and try one now! Pinned and shared!
Awww, ta! Warning: they are very addictive 😉
Oh boy- I can see that these cookies (biscuits?) have a very high ‘Yippee Factor’!
In Australia we call cookies, biscuits (or bickies!). They were pretty yummy, I must say 🙂
I’m going to bake some of these for afternoon tea tomorrow – love them!
Oh, how good to hear! You won’t be sorry, they are v yummy (if I do say so myself!)
The school holidays have just kicked in, lots of picnics and park days planned, perfect to bake these (might do double the recipe and pop 1/2 the batch in the freezer…if they last that long). I love a basic, yummy homemade biscuit…x
That’s super exciting for your daughter (and you!)
Anything with brown sugar Mrs H. Have put this on my list of baking ‘to do’.
I know! Brown sugar is so the winner in the ‘best sweet stuff’ stakes x
These look so good. I bet they loved them! I haven’t heard of brown sugar cookies before and definitely need to try them.
thanks for the blog love!