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Easy 3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

Simple, delightful cookies made with just three ingredients that bring warmth and nostalgia to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened butter with the brown sugar using a sturdy spoon until creamy.
  3. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and stir until no dry pockets remain.
  4. Roll the dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  5. Gently press down each cookie with the palm of your hand to flatten slightly.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes until golden around the edges.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a cold glass of milk or hot cup of tea. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a splash of vanilla extract. Feel free to add chocolate chips or chopped nuts for variations.