Description
Indulge in the simplicity and delight of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies! These buttery treats are incredibly easy to whip up, making them perfect for any celebration or just a sweet snack at home. With only three pantry staples, you can create cookies that are soft, customizable, and utterly delicious. No eggs are required, so they’re an excellent option for those with allergies or simply running low on ingredients. Add a splash of vanilla extract and colorful sprinkles to elevate your cookies even more. Whether you’re baking with kids or need a quick dessert for guests, these sugar cookies will surely impress!
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 your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the unsalted butter and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until slightly gritty.
- Add the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract (if using), mixing until combined into a dough.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, coat in remaining sugar, and place on prepared sheets.
- Flatten each ball gently and sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are 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 18g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg