Deliciously Simple Sugar Cookies – A Baking Delight
Chewy, easy sugar cookies come together in a snap with zero chilling, rolling out, or cutting required. Make these cookies extra colorful and fun by adding nonpareil sprinkles or sandwiching them with buttercream frosting.

Fun and Colorful Easy Sugar Cookies
This easy sugar cookie recipe is perfect for multiple reasons. First, there’s no chilling, rolling, or cookie cutters involved, making them super quick and simple to whip up. All you need to do is mix the dough, roll it into balls, and bake! Easy peasy.
These cookies bake up perfectly chewy. If you love chewy cookies, like my chewy lemon sugar cookies or white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, you’ll adore these as well.
Moreover, there are endless ways to customize them for added fun. I enjoy mixing colorful nonpareil sprinkles into the dough for a vibrant touch. The nonpareils also provide a delightful crunchy texture. Switch up the colors based on the holiday or occasion!
For a sparkly finish, roll them in sugar before baking or top them with my simple buttercream frosting. Are you convinced yet? These will undoubtedly become your go-to easy sugar cookies, especially with kids or grandkids eager to join the baking fun.
How to Make My Easy Sugar Cookies
This recipe is great for making with kids. They’ll love helping you mix and roll the dough into balls, and they’ll certainly enjoy the colorful sprinkles. Plus, since there’s no need to chill the dough, it’s perfect for those who are a bit impatient (like me!).
Ingredients You’ll Need
To prepare the cookie dough, gather the following ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup room-temperature unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
These are standard ingredients commonly found in cookie recipes, so you likely have them on hand. Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature; if you forget to set it out, here are some quick tips for softening butter.
Optional Additions
For an even more delightful treat, consider these optional additions:
- 3 tablespoons nonpareil sprinkles, mixed into the dough
- ½ cup granulated sugar, for rolling the dough balls before baking
- Vanilla buttercream frosting for topping or creating sandwich cookies
Making This Recipe
These sugar cookies are as simple as 1-2-3!
Begin by whisking together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set these dry ingredients aside.

Next, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, taking about 3-5 minutes using an electric mixer. Add in the egg and vanilla, mixing until everything is well combined. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients until just combined.

If you’re using nonpareil sprinkles, fold them into the dough now. Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the dough into roughly tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each ball smooth and place them on lined baking sheets, approximately 2 inches apart.

If desired, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking them for a sparkly finish. Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 375°F for 9-11 minutes, just until the centers are set. They will puff up during baking but will flatten and crinkle as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Once finished cooling, feel free to decorate with buttercream frosting if you’d like!

Storage Tips
Store these easy sugar cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. You can also freeze them for 2-3 months. If you want warm cookies anytime, follow my tips on how to freeze cookie dough effectively.
Ingredients | Measurements |
---|---|
All-purpose flour | 2 ¾ cups |
Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
Baking powder | ½ teaspoon |
Fine sea salt | ¼ teaspoon |
Unsalted butter, room temperature | 1 cup |
Granulated sugar | 1 ½ cups |
Large egg | 1 |
Pure vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |