3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies for Quick Sweet Bliss

Enjoy the delightful simplicity of 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies, a quick and satisfying dessert perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 16

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 41

Servings: 12 cookies

Course: Desserts

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

½ cup Unsalted Butter Softened; for dairy-free, substitute with margarine.
⅔ cup Granulated Sugar Can swap half for brown sugar.
1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blends can be used.

Equipment

Mixing bowl
handheld mixer
cookie scoop
baking sheets
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until slightly gritty.
Gradually add in all-purpose flour and mix until fully combined, adding vanilla extract if desired.
Form dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
Place dough balls on baking sheets, flatten to 3/16-inch thick, and space 2 inches apart.
Bake for 14-16 minutes until edges are slightly golden.
Cool on baking sheets for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 270IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with additional flavors like almond extract or chocolate chips for variety.

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