Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies, a sweet treat that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. These buttery cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a holiday, hosting a gathering, or just craving a cozy afternoon snack. With just three pantry staples—unsalted butter, sugar, and all-purpose flour—and no eggs needed, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels. Customize your cookies with colorful sprinkles or enjoy them plain; either way, they promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Rainbow sprinkles or nonpareils (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until well blended. If using vanilla extract, incorporate it now.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat in the remaining sugar before placing them on the baking sheets.
- Flatten each ball slightly and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 15g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Measure your flour accurately by spooning it into your measuring cup. Chill the dough if it feels too soft to maintain shape while baking. Customize flavors by adding citrus zest or different extracts.