Brown Sugar Bliss Cookies

1. Preheat Oven

Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (180°C). Make sure to adjust two oven racks to the upper and lower-middle positions. This will help the cookies bake evenly.

2. Prepare Baking Sheets

Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. This step ensures that the cookies don't stick to the pans and makes for easy cleanup.

3. Mix Butter and Sugar

In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with 1.5 cups of the light brown sugar and the Diamond Crystal kosher salt. Stir until everything is well combined, forming a smooth, caramel-like mixture.

4. Add Egg and Vanilla

Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

5. Combine Dry Ingredients

Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients. Stir until the dough is uniform and the dry ingredients are evenly distributed. This ensures that the leavening agents are mixed throughout the dough, which is crucial for the cookies to rise properly.

6. Form Dough Balls

Using a 1/4-cup measure, scoop out balls of dough and place 7 to 8 of them on each prepared baking sheet. Roll each dough ball in the remaining 0.25 cup of light brown sugar, coating them evenly. Press each ball down to about 1 inch thick on the baking sheet.

7. Bake Cookies

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. Halfway through the baking time, rotate the pans from top to bottom and front to back. This will ensure the cookies bake evenly, with tops that are puffed and cracked and edges that turn a beautiful golden color.

8. Cool Cookies

Let the cookies cool on the pans for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling period allows the cookies to set properly.