on Dec 07, 2022, Updated Nov 09, 2023
Why You’ll Love 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
The cookies are baked to be slightly underdone in the center, which means you’ll have a chewy and soft texture, so cookie melts in your mouth and will quickly become your favorite Holiday 🎄 cookie recipe. They can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container, maintaining their freshness very nicely. Bring these cookies to your next gathering, and you’ll be everyone’s favorite guest!
How to Prepare 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
🧈 Using a stand mixer or handheld mixer, combine butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth but grainy. 🥣 Add the flour to form a tacky dough with a texture similar to playdough. 🥄 Use a small ice cream scoop or measuring spoon to form 11-12 cookie balls. Roll each cookie in sugar and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet with space between them. 🍪 Flatten the cookies with a glass to 1/8-1/4 inch thickness and bake at 325°F (162°C) for 15 minutes until slightly underbaked for a chewy texture. 🧊 Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes without touching them, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Variations and Substitutions
Here are some potential variations and substitutions you could consider for this simple and traditional 2 Ingredient Sugar Cookie recipe.
Feel free to try various add-ins or toppings like chocolate chips, sprinkles, chopped nuts like walnuts, or even dried fruit like cranberries. To make these cookies vegan you can use a vegan 🧈 butter in place of the regular butter. I can’t guarantee the results, because I have not tried it myself, but you could try to use a gluten-free flour blend instead of regular flour if you prefer or require a gluten-free option. If you do try, let me know how it goes!
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