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3 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Recipe

Published: September 4, 2025 Prep Time: About 10 minutes Cook Time: About 12 minutes Total Time: About 22 minutes Serves: 12 cookies Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  3. Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms
  4. Roll dough into 1-inch balls
  5. Place on ungreased baking sheets
  6. Flatten slightly with the bottom of a glass
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes
  9. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely
  10. Store in airtight container

Special Notes

These simple 3-ingredient sugar cookies are perfect for when you need a quick dessert. The key is to not overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender. These cookies are great for decorating with icing or frosting. The recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger batches. For extra flavor, you can add vanilla extract or roll the dough balls in additional sugar before baking.

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