3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies
Soft, buttery, and made with just 3 pantry staples—these sugar cookies are the perfect last-minute dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 20–24 cookies
- Category: Main Dishes (should be updated to “Dessert”)
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dough:
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Gradually add flour and mix until a soft dough forms. The dough may seem crumbly at first—keep mixing until it comes together.
Shape Cookies:
Roll dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
Flatten each ball gently using a fork (for a crisscross pattern) or press with your fingers.
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just turning lightly golden. Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft.
Cool & Enjoy:
Let cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Flavor Add-Ins (Optional):
1 tsp vanilla extract
Citrus zest (lemon or orange)
Pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles
Substitutions:
Use salted butter and skip adding extra salt
Try powdered sugar for a more melt-in-your-mouth texture
Swap half of the flour for almond flour for a softer texture
No chilling or special tools required—perfect for kids or quick baking needs.
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