3-Ingredient Soft and Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies
These simple cookies deliver a rich brown sugar flavor with a texture that is both crispy on the edges and soft in the center. Using only three pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of homemade treats without any complicated steps.
Instructions
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Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and brown sugar. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed, blend them until well combined and fluffy. -
Form the Cookies
Gradually add the flour to the butter mixture and blend just until combined, forming a dough with no visible flour streaks. Use a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop or your hands to form cookie balls. Place them onto a parchment or silicone lined cookie sheet and flatten each ball to ensure they bake thin and crispy. -
Bake the Cookies
Place the tray in the preheated 375°F oven and bake for approximately 8 minutes. The cookies are done when they are golden brown with set edges, though the centers may still appear soft. -
The Drop and Cooling
Immediately remove the pan from the oven and drop it onto a hard surface like a counter. This action helps the cookies spread, creates a chewy center, and forms a crinkle effect on the surface. After the drop, place the pan on a wire cooling rack and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes. -
Final Cool
Transfer the cookies from the pan to the cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before storing.
Tips
For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for 20-30 minutes before baking. For more flavor, use dark brown sugar. You can also add toppings like sprinkles or nuts, or mix spices such as cinnamon and ginger into the dough. To enjoy stored cookies as if freshly baked, microwave them for 8-10 seconds.
Video
“These 3-Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies Melt in Your Mouth! 🍪Steph’s Stove” by Steph’s Stove by Stephanie Thomas, watch on YouTube.
About this recipe
Light and airy, these cookies feature a distinctive crinkle on the surface caused by a quick drop onto a hard surface immediately after baking. The result is a delightful contrast between a crisp exterior and a warm, chewy middle that melts in your mouth.
They are perfect for afternoon coffee breaks, after-school snacks, or adding to holiday cookie trays. Because they are budget-friendly and beginner-friendly, they make an ideal solution for last-minute sweet cravings or easy bake sale contributions. Store them in an airtight container on the counter for up to five days, or warm them briefly in the microwave for a fresh-baked taste.
