Description
Discover the joy of baking with our 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies, a delightful treat that requires minimal effort and ingredients. These simple cookies are buttery, soft, and perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a birthday, holiday, or simply indulging your sweet tooth. With just three pantry staples, you can whip up a batch in no time. Not only do they taste incredible, but they’re also customizable: add fun sprinkles or flavor extracts to make them uniquely yours. Enjoy these cookies fresh from the oven or let them cool for a tasty snack throughout the week.
Ingredients
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- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and 2/3 cup sugar until combined. Add flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and coat with remaining sugar. Place on prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Slightly flatten each ball and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until edges are golden. Allow to cool for at least 10 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 (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg