{"id":104483,"date":"2026-01-11T11:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies-easy-no-chill\/"},"modified":"2026-01-11T11:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-11T11:18:21","slug":"4-ingredient-sugar-cookies-easy-no-chill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/11\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies-easy-no-chill\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies (Easy &#038; No Chill)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These no-roll sugar cookies are made with just 4 ingredients and no chilling. Simple, classic sugar cookie flavor without the mess or stress.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"These no-roll sugar cookies are made with just 4 ingredients and no chilling. Simple, classic sugar cookie flavor without the mess or stress.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Simple to make and <strong>impossible to resist<\/strong>, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like <strong>pure cookie heaven<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Stack of 4 ingredient sugar cookies. \" class=\"wp-image-326683\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-why-these-will-be-your-new-go-to\">Why These Will Be Your New Go-To<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Rolling or Cookie Cutters:<\/strong> Skip the rolling pin and the mess of classic <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/soft-sugar-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">sugar cookies<\/a>. Just scoop, bake, and enjoy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Only 4 Simple Ingredients:<\/strong> No long ingredient list or special trips to the store. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft, Classic Sugar Cookie Flavor:<\/strong> All the buttery flavor without the extra work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ingredient-sugar-cookies-ingredients\">4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies Ingredients<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled 4 ingredient sugar cookie ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-326756\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled 4 ingredient sugar cookie ingredients.\" class=\"wp-image-326756\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IngredientsWithLabels3IngredientSugarCookies-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Extracts:<\/strong> Add vanilla for a classic sugar cookie flavor, or try almond extract or lemon extract. But, just use 1\/2 teaspoon since they\u2019re stronger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rolling the Dough:<\/strong> Rolling in sugar is optional, but it adds a sweet crunch. Use sprinkles or sanding sugar for a festive touch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> I use salted butter for the perfect balance of flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-ingredient-sugar-cookie-recipe\">4 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>If you want a cookie that\u2019s quick, tasty, and a major hit, this is it. These 4 ingredient sugar cookies are as simple as they are delicious. For more favorites, make my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/lofthouse-style-sugar-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Lofthouse<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/swig-sugar-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Swig<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/sprinkle-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">sprinkle<\/a> sugar cookie recipes.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Cream the Butter and Sugar:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 325\u00baF. Line two baking sheets with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/parchment-paper-roll-50-sq-ft-up-38-up-8482\/-\/A-52018898#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">parchment paper<\/a> and set aside. In a large bowl, cream together\u00a0butter\u00a0and\u00a0granulated sugar\u00a0until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-vanilla-extract\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">vanilla extract<\/a> and mix to combine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stir in Flour:<\/strong> Mix\u00a0flour\u00a0into the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until just combined and a dough forms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Roll Dough Balls:<\/strong> Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon portions using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/1-5tbsp-stainless-steel-cookie-scoop-gray-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87710322#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">medium cookie scoop<\/a>, then roll into balls.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake:<\/strong> Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar if desired. Place onto the baking sheets and flatten each ball of dough. Use the bottom of a glass or the palm of your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly golden. Take the 4 ingredient sugar cookies out when the centers still look soft. They finish baking right on the sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"326758\" alt=\"Sugar and butter in a mixing bowl beaten together with a hand mixer. \" class=\"wp-image-326758\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"326758\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Sugar and butter in a mixing bowl beaten together with a hand mixer. \" class=\"wp-image-326758\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"326761\" alt=\"Flour and extract added to the sugar and butter mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-326761\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"326761\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Flour and extract added to the sugar and butter mixture.\" class=\"wp-image-326761\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"826\" data-id=\"326760\" alt=\"Balls of dough rolled out and in sugar and placed on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-326760\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-1200x826.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-400x275.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-150x103.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-1200x826.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"826\" data-id=\"326760\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-1200x826.jpg\" alt=\"Balls of dough rolled out and in sugar and placed on parchment paper on a cookie sheet.\" class=\"wp-image-326760\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-1200x826.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-500x344.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-400x275.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-3-150x103.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"326759\" alt=\"Cookie dough balls smashed slightly.\" class=\"wp-image-326759\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"326759\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cookie dough balls smashed slightly.\" class=\"wp-image-326759\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/3-Ingredient-Sugar-Cookies-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tips<\/h2>\n<p><strong>No Chilling Required! <\/strong>As soon as the dough is mixed, you can pop them in the oven for instant cookie joy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-tips-title\">Quick Tips Title<\/h3>\n<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rolling the dough in sugar is optional, but I love the crispy sugary coating it gives the outside of the cookies.<\/li>\n<li>Optional ingredients: Vanilla extract is optional; these are also delicious without. Add it for a more classic sugar cookie flavor or change the extract, use almond or lemon extract instead. <\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t overbake the cookies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1.jpg&amp;description=4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"325810\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-325813\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"325813\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-2987732247\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-2987732247\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-325813-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-325813-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"325813\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-325813-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-325813-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"> In a large bowl, cream together <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-325813-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup softened salted butter<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-325813-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00be cups granulated sugar<\/span> until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-325813-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/span> and mix to combine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-325813-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Mix <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-325813-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups all-purpose flour<\/span> into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined and a dough forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-325813-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Scoop the dough into 2 tablespoon-sized portions using a medium cookie scoop, then roll into balls. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-325813-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">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. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-325813-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage Instructions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Storing Leftovers:<\/strong> Store sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-325813-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">195<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">92<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">355<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"4 ingredient sugar cookies layered on a cooling rack. \" class=\"wp-image-326684\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"4 ingredient sugar cookies layered on a cooling rack. \" class=\"wp-image-326684\" title=\"Simple to make and impossible to resist, these 4 ingredient sugar cookies are soft, tender, and sweet. A quick mix, a little roll, and your kitchen will smell like pure cookie heaven!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"4 Ingredient Sugar Cookies\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/sugar-cookies-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-cookie-recipes-to-try\">More Cookie Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n<p>If fast, easy cookies are your thing, you\u2019ll love these next recipes made for busy days and when you want a sweet treat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/4-ingredient-sugar-cookies\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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