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A batch of 3 ingredient brown sugar cookies on a white kitchen counter with crumbs and warm natural light.

3 Ingredient Brown Sugar Cookies

Soft, buttery, and full of caramel flavor ; these 3 ingredient brown sugar cookies come together in minutes with simple pantry staples. Perfect for busy days or spontaneous sweet cravings.
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Course: Dessert, Cookies
Cuisine: American, Homemade
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Cooling Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 155kcal
Cost: $3.50

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Light brown sugar Packed firmly for caramel flavor
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Just enough to bind dough
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional — enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Optional — adds warm depth

Instructions

  • Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add flour; stir until dough forms.
  • Roll dough into balls and flatten slightly.
  • Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes until golden at edges.
  • Cool for 5 minutes before moving to rack.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 280IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg