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Easy 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

Carissa Erzen
These chewy & delicious 3 ingredient brown sugar cookies are made in under 30 minutes with just a mixing bowl & spoon, so you don't need any fancy equipment!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cookies
Calories 211 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • Large Spoon or Spatula
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup salted butter softened to room temperature (1 stick)
  • ½ cup brown sugar (both light and dark brown sugar work)
  • 1 cup all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened salted butter and brown sugar together with a large spoon until it becomes creamy and soft.
  • Add the flour and mix again until you no longer see any dry pockets of flour.
  • Press the cookie dough into balls that are approximately 2 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spread out at least 2 inches apart from each other.
  • Gently press the tops of the cookies down with the palm of your hand to flatten them a little.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, until they are golden around the edges. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet so they can firm up, then enjoy!!

Notes

  • Don't chill: I don't recommend chilling the dough, because it's harder to get the dough to press together and hold its shape when it's chilled.
  • Spices: Mix in some warm baking spices into the dough like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or cloves.
  • Flavorings: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for more flavor. Or mix orange zest or lemon zest into the dough for a pop of citrus.
  • Storing: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • Make ahead: You can roll the cookie dough into balls and place them in the freezer on a baking sheet until they're solid, after 2 to 3 hours. Then transfer to an airtight container and freeze them for up to 3 months. Bake them from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 38mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 355IUCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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