Description
This Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe is a quick and simple way to make delicious homemade cookies with just three pantry staples: butter, sugar, and flour. Perfect for beginners or anyone short on time, these cookies are soft, buttery, and totally customizable. Whether enjoyed plain or decorated, these sweet treats are perfect for any occasion. Get the full recipe for these melt-in-your-mouth sugar cookies that are sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Form the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a fork or your fingers.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy plain, or decorate with icing, powdered sugar, or chocolate for extra flair.
Notes
Butter Tip: Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature, but not melted, for best results.
Chill Dough: If the dough feels too soft to work with, chill it in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to make rolling the cookies easier.
Customizations: Feel free to add vanilla extract, citrus zest, or sprinkles for extra flavor and decoration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Baking, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies (approx.)
- Calories: 100 kcal (per cookie, approx.)