4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies

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Soft, buttery sugar cookies made with just four simple ingredients. Quick to mix, easy to bake, and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Total Time22

Course: baking, cookies

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredient sugar cookies, 3 ingredient sugar cookies recipe, 4 ingredient sugar cookies, easy sugar cookies

Servings: cookies

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup softened salted butter
¾ cups granulated sugar plus more for rolling, optional
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened salted butter and ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix to combine.
Mix 2 cups all-purpose flour into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.
Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized portions using a medium cookie scoop, then roll into balls.
Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar if desired. Place onto the baking sheets and flatten each ball of dough slightly 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.

Notes

Storage Instructions

Storing Leftovers: Store sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Make Ahead: Freeze dough balls in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding an extra 1-2 minutes of bake time as needed.

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