Sometimes, the best recipes are the simplest ones. If you’re craving homemade sugar cookies but don’t want to deal with a long list of ingredients, these 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies are just what you need!
Made with just butter, sugar, and flour, they’re soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, a last-minute dessert, or just a quick snack, this recipe is a lifesaver!
I found this recipe on Taste of Home’s website and I immediately wanted to try making these cookies! But I honestly went back and forth about calling them 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies since they had the sprinkles too.
I finally decided it didn’t really matter, technically since the sprinkles are optional and for decoration, the cookies only take 3 ingredients to make.
These 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies are proof that simple recipes can be just as delicious as my Cut Out Sugar Cookies but without all the work.
Whether you’re baking with kids, whipping up a quick treat, or just keeping things easy, this recipe is a must-try!
Let me know if you make these—I’d love to hear how they turn out! 💕
Happy baking!
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
✔ Only 3 Ingredients – No eggs, baking soda, or vanilla extract needed!
✔ Quick & Easy – Mix, roll, bake—done! Perfect for beginners.
✔ Versatile – Enjoy plain or add sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or icing for extra flavor.
What are 3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies?
3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies are simple, buttery cookies made with just three basic ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour.
They have a slightly crisp texture with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center.
These cookies are super easy to make, require no eggs or baking powder, and are perfect for quick desserts, holiday treats, or decorating with sprinkles and icing.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Sprinkles (optional)
How to make 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Preheat oven to 325°.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
Gradually beat in flour until crumbly.
Press dough together with hands until it holds together when pressed.
Shape into 1-in. balls
Roll in sprinkles and flatten slightly; place 2 in. apart on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
Bake until very lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
Cool on pans 5 minutes.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy!
3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- sprinkle. optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually beat in flour until crumbly.
- Press dough together with hands until it holds together when pressed. Shape into 1-in. balls
- Roll in sprinkles and flatten slightly; place 2 in. apart on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake until very lightly browned, 12-14 minutes.
- Cool on pans 5 minutes.
- Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
