Bran Cookies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A delightful and wholesome archival cookie recipe featuring fiber-rich bran and sweet brown sugar. Perfect for a comforting afternoon treat or a nostalgic family snack.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | None | 24 cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | Butter | Softened |
| 1 cup | Brown Sugar | Packed |
| 2 tsp | Baking Powder | None |
| 2 | Eggs | Beaten |
| 3 cups | Flour | All-purpose |
| 1 cup | Bran | See box |
Instructions
Step 1: Mixing and Baking
- Cream together the 1 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the 2 eggs until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the 2 tsp baking powder, 3 cups flour, and 1 cup bran, mixing just until a cohesive dough forms and no dry streaks remain.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set, yielding a comforting, wholesome texture.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The dough can be prepared ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated for up to 48 hours before baking.
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