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3 Ingredient Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe

3 Ingredient Soft Sugar Cookies Recipe
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These 3 Ingredient Soft Sugar Cookies are easy to make and deliciously soft with a tender crumb. Perfect for a quick treat, these cookies use just butter, sugar, and self-rising flour, with an optional sprinkle topping for a fun decorative touch. They bake into lightly golden, fluffy cookies with a delightful soft texture that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup (125 g) self-rising flour

Optional Topping

  • 1 tablespoon sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and granulated sugar. Using the flat paddle attachment of a mixer, beat at medium speed gradually increasing to high until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice to mix evenly.
  3. Add the Flour: Add the self-rising flour to the butter-sugar mixture. Start mixing on the lowest speed until the flour is just incorporated. The dough will look crumbly initially. Slowly increase the speed until it forms a dough that feels a bit dry, which is expected.
  4. Shape the Cookies: Using a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing the dough balls 1.5 to 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  5. Optional Sprinkle Garnish: If using sprinkles, pour 1 tablespoon into a small bowl. Press the top of each dough ball gently into the sprinkles to coat the surface generously. Return them to the baking sheet and flatten each slightly to about 9/16 inch thickness. Some sprinkles may remain unused.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-16 minutes until the edges turn a light golden brown. The cookies will puff during baking and spread out in the last few minutes.
  7. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet. The cookies will deflate slightly and develop a crinkly appearance as they cool. Once completely cooled, transfer them to an airtight container for storage.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is fully softened to room temperature for proper creaming with sugar.
  • Self-rising flour contains leavening agents; do not substitute with all-purpose flour unless you add baking powder and salt accordingly.
  • Spacing cookies at least 1.5 inches apart helps prevent them from sticking together as they spread.
  • Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to avoid sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
  • For a softer texture, do not overbake; remove cookies from the oven once edges start to turn light golden brown.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Sprinkles are optional but add a festive, colorful touch if desired.

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