3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies You’ll Treasure Forever
Whip up soft, buttery 3 ingredient sugar cookies in minutes—perfect for beginners, quick cravings, or easy holiday treats with no fuss!
Ingredients
- Before you begin gather these simple pantry staples—you probably already have them on hand!
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- Butter creates that delightful melt-in-your-mouth texture. Leave it at room temperature for about 30 minutes beforehand to make mixing easy and ensure smoother cookie dough.
½ cup granulated sugar
- Regular white sugar works perfectly here giving these cookies their classic sweetness and a delicate crunch on the outside.
2 cups all-purpose flour
- Stick with all-purpose flour for consistently soft and tender cookies. Be sure to measure carefully—spoon your flour into the measuring cup and level off gently with the back of a knife for the best results.
Optional (but highly recommended!) ingredients for tasty variations:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor with rich warmth and complexity.
- Sprinkles or chocolate chips: Perfect for a festive touch or extra indulgence.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup effortless later.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter and sugar.
- Using a hand mixer or wooden spoon, beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and fluffy, approximately 2–3 minutes. This creates that delicious melt-in-your-mouth cookie texture we’re aiming for.
Step 3: Add Flour
- Gradually add flour to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Stir softly until the ingredients form a tender dough. Avoid overmixing; once the flour disappears into the dough, you're good to go.
Step 4: Shape Your Cookies
- Use your hands to form the dough into small, walnut-sized balls.
- Place them onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie so they have room to spread evenly.
- Pro tip: For extra even cookies, flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass dipped lightly in sugar.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
- Place your baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until cookies are lightly golden around the edges.
- Keep an eye on them to ensure they stay soft and buttery, not overly browned. Oven temperatures may vary slightly, so check after about 9 minutes.
Step 6: Cool and Enjoy
- Remove from the oven and let your cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies gently to a cooling rack to cool completely—or enjoy them warm!
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Total Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5g |
| Cholesterol | 20mg |
| Sodium | 5mg |
| Carbohydrates | 13g |
| Sugars | 6g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Fiber | <1g |