Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of our 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies, perfect for every occasion! This quick and straightforward recipe requires no eggs and uses just three pantry staples, making it an ideal choice for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. The buttery flavor combined with a light sprinkle of sugar creates cookies that are irresistibly soft and sweet. Customize them with colorful sprinkles or a hint of vanilla extract for added fun and flair. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, celebrating holidays, or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies will surely impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅔ cup + 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Rainbow sprinkles or nonpareils, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and ⅔ cup of sugar until slightly gritty.
- Gradually add in the flour until fully combined; mix in vanilla if using.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat each ball with the remaining sugar.
- Flatten slightly using the bottom of a glass and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg