Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies, a treat that perfectly balances buttery flavor and a soft texture. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, requiring just three pantry staples: butter, sugar, and flour. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or enjoying a cozy night in, these versatile cookies can be customized with your favorite extracts or colorful sprinkles. In under 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of delicious homemade cookies that will surely satisfy your sweet cravings. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe is a no-fuss option for anyone looking to create charming sweets in no time.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until slightly gritty.
- Gradually mix in the flour until fully combined. Add vanilla extract if desired.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and coat each ball in remaining sugar.
- Slightly flatten each ball on the baking sheet and bake for 14-16 minutes until golden around the edges.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg