3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies
3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies are the ultimate treat for any occasion, combining simplicity with delightful flavor. With just three staple ingredients—sugar, butter, and flour—these cookies come together in minutes, delivering a sweet buttery aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfectly crisp on the edges and chewy in the center, they make an irresistible snack or dessert. Customize them with colorful sprinkles or icing for extra flair!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (16g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg