Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies! With just three common pantry ingredients—unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour—these cookies are a breeze to make, even for novice bakers. Whether you’re planning a festive gathering or satisfying a sweet craving, these buttery cookies are perfect for any occasion. Their soft texture paired with a light crunch will have everyone coming back for more. You can easily customize them with vanilla extract or vibrant sprinkles for an added touch of fun! Get ready to impress your friends and family with these delicious treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 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 unsalted butter with 2/3 cup granulated sugar until well combined and slightly gritty.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract if using.
- Roll the dough into uniform 1-inch balls and coat them in the remaining granulated sugar.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on baking 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 (20g)
- Calories: 91
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg