Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance and refrigerate it. Just roll it into balls before baking!

Can I freeze this recipe?

Absolutely! You can freeze both the dough and the baked cookies.

You can use salted butter, but reduce the recipe's added salt to balance the flavor.

Deliciously chewy brown sugar cookies with a rich, sweet flavor, perfect for any occasion.

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Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until well combined.
Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, and stir well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Roll dough into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and coat in granulated sugar.
Place on prepared cookie sheet, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
Bake for 8-11 minutes and allow to cool on the sheet before transferring.

For best results, chill the dough and watch the cookies closely while baking.