4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Whip up a batch of classic sweetness with these irresistible 4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies, the perfect treat for any occasion! This easy sugar cookie recipe delivers soft, buttery cookies with a delicate vanilla flavor, requiring only unsalted butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and vanilla extract. Ready in under 25 minutes, these effortless cookies are ideal for beginner bakers and time-crunched dessert lovers alike. With just a few pantry staples and minimal prep, you’ll have 24 perfectly golden cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that everyone will love. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or stored for later, these simple sugar cookies are guaranteed to become your go-to recipe for quick, delicious baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (softened) Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or whisk until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Using your hands, roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Gently flatten each ball with the back of a fork or the palm of your hand to form a cookie shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy your freshly baked sugar cookies or store them in an airtight container for up to one week!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.4 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.4 g | 282% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 383.7 g | 140% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
