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3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies for Quick Sweet Bliss

3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies for Quick Sweet Bliss

These 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies are a quick, delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened; substitute with margarine for dairy-free option
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour use gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional; consider almond extract for a unique twist
For Rolling
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar adds a sweet crust; try chopped nuts or chocolate chips for variation

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ⅔ cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add in 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture, mixing until just combined. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls, coat each in granulated sugar, and flatten gently on the baking sheets.
  5. Bake for 14-16 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are soft.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks, or freeze cookie dough for 3 months.

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