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3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies

3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies for Quick Sweet Cravings

These 3-Ingredient Easy Sugar Cookies are a quick and delightful treat, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter can substitute with salted, reduce other salt
  • ⅔ cup granulated sugar add brown sugar for depth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour can be used
For Optional Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional for flavor
For Coating (Optional)
  • ½ cup extra granulated sugar for rolling dough balls
  • ¼ cup rainbow sprinkles for a festive touch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • handheld electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine ⅔ cup of unsalted butter and ⅔ cup of granulated sugar in a medium bowl, and beat until creamy.
  3. Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix gently until combined.
  4. Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and coat them in extra granulated sugar.
  5. Flatten each dough ball slightly with a measuring cup and press rainbow sprinkles on top if using.
  6. Bake for 14-16 minutes until the edges are slightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months. Reheat for 10-15 seconds in the microwave or a few minutes in a preheated oven.

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