Quick and easy sugar cookies made with only 3 pantry ingredients and no egg! So simple and foolproof, you can whip up this sugar cookie recipe anytime. Sweet, buttery, and delicious! Show
If you love cookies that come together in a snap, check out our super popular No Bake Cookies and Rolo Cookies. Sugar CookiesNext to pies and pudding, cookies are a complete weakness of mine. Admittedly, I much prefer my cookies soft, either gooey or with goodies tucked throughout, as opposed to a crunchy cookie. The one exception is a sugar cookie – I enjoy those soft or crunchy, iced or plain. But I just simply never have the time or patience to make them. Typically with sugar cookies, the dough needs to be divided, chilled for several hours, then rolled out, shaped, the scraps re-rolled, etc. Worth it for a perfect sugar cookie…I guess? What if I told you that you could have completely fantastic sugar cookies using only 3 ingredients and in less than an hour? Pretty exciting, right?! Sugar Cookie RecipeI’m so wild about this easy sugar cookie recipe, I may never make traditional ones again. In fact, these have been my go-to for the last couple of years. They’re infinitely easier and taste, well, just like a crunchy sugar cookie, and similar to shortbread. All you need is unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and flour. (A touch of vanilla added to the dough and finished with some sprinkles make them even better, but these two ingredients are not necessary to make this sugar cookie recipe.) How to Make Sugar CookiesIt’s almost criminal how easy these cookies are to make, but nobody is getting arrested! HA. There are only 4 really simple steps. Here’s a brief summary (scroll down for the detailed, complete printable recipe.)
That’s it. No rolling, no dividing, no chilling, and barely any waiting! Recipe Tips
Recipe NotesCan this recipe be used for cut-out cookies? Unfortunately, no. Since the recipe doesn’t include any eggs, the dough doesn’t bind well enough and the cookies could end up crumbling when you use a cookie cutter. How to StoreLet the cookies cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in single layers with parchment paper in between. How long do sugar cookies last? Stored properly, they will last on the countertop for up to 5 days. Watch them Being MadeThese easy sugar cookies are a great recipe for a novice baker to try out, or if you’ve got young kids at home and want to introduce them to baking. No fuss, few ingredients, and comes together in minutes! Other Easy Cookie Recipes
I hope you love this delicious and easy recipe – be sure to give it a review below! Also don’t forget to follow Belly Full on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube! {3 Ingredient} Easy Sugar Cookies4.95 from 189 Ratings Quick and easy sugar cookies made with only 3 pantry ingredients and no egg! So simple and foolproof, you can whip up this sugar cookie recipe anytime. Sweet, buttery, and delicious! Print Recipe Rate Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Cool down 15 minutes Total Time 40 minutes Servings: 34 cookies Ingredients
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VideoNotesThis recipe renders a slightly crunchier sugar cookie, but they should not be dry or crumbly. If they are too dry, make sure you didn’t 1) use too much flour 2) make the balls of dough too small 3) flatten them too much, 4) baked them at 350 instead of 325, or 5) baked them too long.For recipe tips, questions, and storage, please refer to the full article. And watch the video, which is a great visual for how to roll and flatten the cookies. NutritionCalories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself. How do you make sugar cookie dough even?Place slightly chilled cookie dough between the two pieces of parchment paper and form the dough into rectangle using your hands. Using a rolling pin, start at the center and begin to roll the dough away from your body, rotating the dough 90 degrees every few rolls to ensure even thickness.
What is sugar dough made of?Sugar dough can be bought at the grocery store or easily made at home from scratch with basic pantry items. Eggs, enriched flour, baking powder and butter form the simple base of sugar dough — sweetened to taste, of course, by the namesake sugar.
How cookie is made step by step?7 Steps to Making Cookies. Everything You Need to Know. Here's a bite-size rundown of how to make a cookie. ... . Sift Dry Ingredients. ... . Cream Butter and Sugar. ... . Beat in Eggs. ... . Add Dry Ingredients to Wet. ... . Fold in Chips or Nuts. ... . Shape Cookies. ... . Bake and Cool.. How do you make a 5 step cookie?Directions. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).. Sift flour and brown sugar into a bowl; stir in eggs. Mix butter into flour mixture until dough is creamy; fold in chocolate chips. ... . Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.. |