Description
Indulge in the sweet simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies. These delightful treats require no eggs and can be whipped up in no time, making them an ideal choice for any occasion. With just three pantry staples—unsalted butter, sugar, and all-purpose flour—these cookies are buttery, soft, and perfectly sweet. They’re a great baking project for kids who will enjoy rolling the dough and sprinkling toppings like colorful sprinkles or chocolate chips. Serve them warm with a glass of milk or use them as a base for cookie sandwiches filled with frosting or jam. Enjoy the ease and joy of homemade cookies with this quick recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat together butter and 2/3 cup sugar until combined.
- Gradually mix in flour until well blended; add vanilla if using.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls; coat in remaining sugar.
- Place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are golden; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 93
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg