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3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies

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Simple and delightful sugar cookies made with just three ingredients: flour, sugar, and butter. Perfect for any occasion!

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • ½ cup of unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar, mixing until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Gradually add flour to the mixture and stir until a soft, non-sticky dough forms.
  4. Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  5. Gently flatten each ball with the back of a fork or your palm.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be customized with flavors like vanilla or almond extract and toppings such as sprinkles or chocolate chips.

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