It’s simple to make too resistance is impossibleThese four-ingredient sugar cookies are soft, fluffy, and sweet. A quick mix, a little rolling, and your kitchen will start smelling good. Pure cookie heaven!
Why this will be your new choice
- No rolling or cookie cutter: Skip the mess of rolling pins and classic sugar cookies. Just scoop it up, bake it, and enjoy.
- Just 4 simple ingredients: It doesn’t require a long list of ingredients or a special trip to the store.
- Soft, classic sugar cookie flavor: It retains its buttery flavor without any extra work.
4-Ingredient Sugar Cookie Ingredients
- extract: For a classic sugar cookie flavor, try adding vanilla or using almond or lemon extract. However, it is stronger so use only 1/2 teaspoon.
- Roll the dough: Rolling in sugar is optional but adds a sweet crunch. For a festive look, use sprinkles or sanding sugar.
- butter: We use salted butter for the perfect balance of flavor.
4 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Recipe
If you want a cookie that’s quick, delicious, and a huge hit, this is it. These 4-ingredient sugar cookies are delicious yet simple. For more favorites, make these Lofthouse, Swig or Sugar Sprinkle Cookie Recipes.
- Cream the butter and sugar: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add vanilla extract and mix.
- Mix the flour: Stir flour into butter and sugar mixture. Stir until just combined and a dough forms.
- Roll dough balls: Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and shape into balls.
- baking: If desired, roll each dough ball in granulated sugar. Place on a baking sheet and flatten each ball of dough. Use the bottom of the glass or the palm of your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden. Take out 4 sugar cookies when the centers still look soft. Baking is completed right on the sheet.
Alyssa’s Expert Tips
No cooling required! As soon as the dough is mixed, you can pop it into the oven and enjoy your cookies right away.
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- Dusting the dough with sugar is optional, but I like the crunchy sugar coating on the outside of the cookies.
- Optional Ingredients: Vanilla extract is optional. Even without it, this is delicious too. For a more classic sugar cookie flavor, add more or change the extract and use almond or lemon extract instead.
- Do not overbake the cookies.
4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
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ingredient
- 1 cup softened salted butter
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar Additional features for rolling, optional
- 2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
guideline
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add cream to a large bowl 1 cup softened salted butter and ½ cup granulated sugar Cook until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract And mix to combine.
- mix 2 cups all-purpose flour Add to butter and sugar mixture and mix until combined and a dough forms.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.
- If desired, roll each dough ball in granulated sugar. Place on a baking sheet and gently flatten each ball of dough with the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set and slightly golden.
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- Store leftovers: Store sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Stay ahead: Freeze the dough balls in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1 to 2 minutes more baking time as needed.
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