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Freshly baked 3 ingredient sugar cookies on a wooden tray

3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies

Soft, buttery 3 ingredient sugar cookies – the easiest homemade treat! Nothing beats the joy of baking a batch of fresh, warm cookies—especially when the recipe is ridiculously simple.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Cream the softened butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Flatten each dough ball slightly with a fork or the back of a spoon.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn light golden brown.
  6. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For variations, try adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a dusting of powdered sugar on top after baking.
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