Description
This easy sugar cookie recipe uses only 3 main ingredients: butter, sugar, and flour. You’ll get tender, crisp-edged cookies that are perfect for any occasion. This recipe is quick, simple, and ideal for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
- Optional: Extra sugar for sprinkling on top before baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1 to 1½-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Gently flatten each dough ball. If desired, sprinkle extra sugar on top.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a different flavor, consider adding a touch of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt.
- This recipe is a great base for decorating with frosting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 58
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg