3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Delicious and buttery cookies made with just three simple ingredients, perfect for any cookie lover and occasion.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 100kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened At room temperature for best results.
- 2/3 cup sugar Granulated sugar.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted, if necessary.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until the dough becomes crumbly.
- Press the crumbly dough together until it holds its shape when pressed.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and flatten them slightly to form disks.
- Place the formed cookies on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Let the cookies sit on the pans for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For a fun twist, drizzle icing made with powdered sugar and milk over cooled cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.