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Freshly baked 3 ingredient sugar cookies with a light sugar coating.

3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

These 3-ingredient sugar cookies are the easiest cookies you’ll ever make! With just butter, sugar, and flour, you can create deliciously buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies in no time. Perfect for a quick sweet treat, last-minute guests, or baking with kids. No eggs, no baking powder—just simple ingredients for classic sugar cookies!

  • Total Time: 22-25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
  • Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. The dough may be crumbly at first, but keep mixing until it comes together.
  • Roll the dough into small 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Use a fork or the bottom of a glass to flatten each cookie slightly.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  • Enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

  • Flavor Variations: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.
  • Toppings: Sprinkle with colored sugar or dip in melted chocolate for a fun twist.
  • Storage Tip: These cookies stay fresh for up to a week in an airtight container. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 100
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Protein: 1g