Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies! These delicious cookies are made with just three pantry staples: butter, sugar, and flour—no eggs required. In under 40 minutes, you can create a batch of sweet, buttery treats that are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy night in. Their customizable nature allows you to personalize them with sprinkles or flavors like vanilla, making these cookies a versatile addition to your dessert repertoire. With a perfect balance of crunchy edges and soft centers, these easy sugar cookies will quickly become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Rainbow sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar using an electric mixer until slightly gritty.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until combined. Incorporate vanilla extract if desired.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat each in the remaining sugar.
- Place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to a rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 15g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg