These 3 ingredient sugar cookies are so soft, buttery, sugary, and just too delicious to put into words! And to make them even better, these sugar cookies are loaded with M&Ms that melt in your mouth with every bite.
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THE BEST 3 INGREDIENT SUGAR COOKIES
You won't believe that sugar cookies can taste this good with only 3 ingredients, but trust me, they do.
These M&M sugar cookies are super soft, perfectly chewy, and have a buttery and sugary flavor that melts in your mouth with each bite. And the added chocolate from the M&Ms is the finishing touch that takes them from good to amazing.
But, the best part is they take under 20 minutes to make!
Honestly, this might be one of the best sugar cookie recipes in existence. Quick, easy, and delicious - yeah, you just can't beat it.
In fact, I'd say these 3 ingredient sugar cookies are just as good as these snickerdoodles, milky bar cookies, and marshmallow cookies. So you might as well treat yourself and try those delicious cookies next!
INGREDIENTS FOR THIS SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE
So, the best part about this easy sugar cookie recipe is for sure the fact that you only need 3 ingredients - plus the M&Ms of course - to make them.
Oh, and the ingredients are all basic pantry staples!
Here's everything that you'll need for these 3 ingredient sugar cookies:
- 1 Stick Softened Butter
- ¼ Cup Sugar
- 1 ¼ Cups Flour
- 45g M&Ms (optional)
Pretty great, right?
Now, for the butter, you can use salted butter or unsalted butter to make the cookies. I used unsalted butter, but both work well.
And, as I mentioned, the M&Ms are optional, but I think they complete these 3 ingredient sugar cookies. Of course, if you want to leave them out, this will still make a great recipe!
But if you have to grab M&Ms from the store, it's worth getting them because you can make these chocolate M&M cookies or cookie cake bars next!
By the way, if you want to try another dessert cuisine made with just a few ingredients, give this 2 ingredient Oreo mug cake a shot next!
HOW TO MAKE 3 INGREDIENT SUGAR COOKIES
Another reason to love these 3 ingredient sugar cookies - if you needed another one - is that they're unbelievably easy to make. And the entire process of easy baking takes under 20 minutes total!
So get out those 3 ingredients, and let's get baking!
STEP 1: MAKING THE DOUGH
First things first, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).
Next, take out a medium-sized bowl and add the softened butter, sugar, and flour. Then, mix the dough with your hands until the ingredients combine into a crumbly consistency.
Fair warning, your hands will get a little messy when working with the butter mixture!
Once the dough is crumbly, add the m&ms to the bowl and mix them in with your hands to incorporate them into the dough.
STEP 2: FORMING THE COOKIES
Before you form the cookies, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it to the side.
Now scoop about 1 tablespoon worth of dough and use your hands to form it into dough balls. Be patient with this step and gently form the dough into a cookie dough ball.
Then, flatten cookies with your fingers since they won't expand much while baking. And again, be gentle while flattening the cookies so they don't fall apart.
Oh, and if you want, you can add some more M&Ms on top of the cookies!
Step 3: Baking The Cookies
After you shape all of the cookies, put them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Then finally, let the amazing cookies sit on the baking sheet to cool completely, and enjoy warm!
HOW TO STORE SUGAR COOKIES
This sugar cookies recipe will make about 12 cookies depending on how big you shape them. And if you have anyone in the house while they're baking, the smell will have them lined up at the kitchen counter.
So, odds are you'll only have a few leftover cookies, if that.
But if you did end up saving some, you can store cookies in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. And if you don't have an airtight container, you can store them in a sealable plastic bag. With that said, they are absolutely their best when consumed in the first 5 days of making them.
And for the best experience, I suggest enjoying these 3 ingredient sugar cookies with a glass of milk!
FAQS ABOUT THIS 3 INGREDIENT SUGAR COOKIE RECIPE
Are butter cookies and sugar cookies the same?
Butter cookies and sugar cookies are super similar. The biggest difference is typical sugar cookies make a dough that gets rolled out to make a thinner cookie. So this recipe is really a cross between the two, kind of like a shortbread cookie.
What are soft sugar cookies made of?
If you want your sugar cookies to be soft, they should be made with a lot of butter for that soft and melt in your mouth texture.
Can I add anything to these cookies?
If you want to enhance the flavors, you can add a pinch of salt and ½ a tablespoon of vanilla extract. And if you want to really take these 3 ingredient sugar cookies to the next level, you can add in some chocolate chips too!
WRAPPING IT ALL UP
Well, that is how to make delicious sugar cookies with only 3 ingredients! From the basic ingredients and total time it takes to make them, to the flavor and texture - you won't find a better recipe for sugar cookies than this one.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy these 3 ingredient sugar cookies as much as I do. If you make them, leave a comment below and let me know how your cookies turned out.
And for more delicious recipes like these easy cookies, don't forget to check out our Youtube channel!
EASY DESSERT RECIPES
If you're looking for more easy desserts, we've got plenty on the blog for you to try!
Check out some of our favorite recipes:
- Cookie Monster Cookies
- Fried Dough
- Funfetti Cookies
- No Bake Chocolate Cookies
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
Oh, and if you're interested in making another recipe using all of the same ingredients as we used to make these cookies, give this edible sugar cookie dough a shot next!
Print3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies
These 3 ingredient sugar cookies are so soft, buttery, sugary, and just too delicious to put into words! And to make them even better, these sugar cookies are loaded with M&Ms that melt in your mouth with every bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Cookies
Ingredients
1 Stick Butter, softened
¼ Cup (55g) Granulated Sugar
1 ¼ (160g) Cups Flour
45g M&Ms (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Add butter, sugar, and flour to a bowl.
- Mix with hands until crumbly.
- Mix in half the M&Ms with your hands.
- Scoop about 1 Tbsp. of dough and form into a ball with your hands. Then flatten into a cookie shape and top with M&Ms.
- Bake for about10 minutes and enjoy .
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 92
- Fat: 7.66
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 0.33
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Kris
Holy moly the cookies were delicious!!
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Nathan
This cookie dough is fire
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Cassie Lippa
I left out the m&ms because I don't like them and the cookies were very very delicious!
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Ramsey
Saw this on IG and made them immediately….they turned out incredible 5/5!!!!!!
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Bella
Wonderful flavor my family loved them!!
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Kate
After seeing your video on Instagram I had to try these to see if they'd turn out and they did...they were way more delicious than I thought they'd be!!
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Abigal
So buttery and melted in my mouth.
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Leah
I doubted them but the cookies were amazing!!!
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Shelly
So good, like a sugary shortbread cookie, I loved them.
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Victoria
They were delicious!
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Kayla
The flavor of the cookies is great and the texture is out of this world!
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Addison
Really liked these cookies taste and consistency!
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Sharon P.
In love with these I make them all the time!!
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Ash
AMAZING!!!!!
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Darcy
So yummy!!
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Kelly
These were a hit at our house.
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Jill M.
Mmmm I will make these again for real!
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