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3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies

Soft, buttery sugar cookies made with just three simple ingredients. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 12 minutesTotal Time: 22 minutesServings: 16 cookiesCourse: DessertCuisine: AmericanCalories: ~150 kcal per cookie

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream Butter & Sugar
  4. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  5. Add Flour
  6. Gradually mix in flour just until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Shape Cookies
  8. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet, and gently flatten.
  9. Bake
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  11. Cool & Serve
  12. Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.