Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of 3 Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. With just three basic ingredients, these cookies are not only quick to make but also incredibly fun for kids to join in on the baking process. The result is a batch of soft, buttery cookies that melt in your mouth, offering just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for afternoon tea, school events, or a cozy family snack, these cookies can be easily customized with vanilla extract or colorful sprinkles to suit your taste. Plus, there’s no chilling required—mix, shape, and bake for instant gratification!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup room temperature butter
- 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 or nonpareils (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, blend the butter with 2/3 cup of sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the flour until fully incorporated; add vanilla if desired.
- Shape one-inch balls from the dough and roll them in the remaining sugar.
- Place on baking sheets, flatten slightly, and add sprinkles if using.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg