Description
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies that are perfect for any occasion! These buttery, sweet cookies require no eggs and can be whipped up in just 10 minutes, making them an ideal treat for both novice bakers and seasoned pros. Customize them with colorful sprinkles or enjoy their classic flavor plain. With a satisfying balance of crunch and softness, these cookies are sure to please every sweet tooth.
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 bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and ⅔ cup of granulated sugar until slightly gritty.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and vanilla extract (if using), mixing until combined.
- Roll dough into uniform balls (about 1 inch) and coat each ball with the remaining sugar.
- Flatten slightly and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on baking sheets for at least 10-15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (15g)
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg