You and your kids love cookies, but you always buy them from the store because you probably think it’s a mess to make cookies at home, right? What if I told you there’s a very easy way to make cookies at home, and not just easy but also within a very short period of time? Pretty exciting, right?
I am going to share a 3-ingredient cookie recipe that is a perfect sweet treat, whether for your evening snack with a cup of tea or as a dessert, or for your kids’ tiffin. These cookies have it all! Scroll below for the full process. I guarantee you are going to love these cookies.
What are 3 ingredient cookies?
3-ingredient cookies are a quick and simple treat made with just a few everyday ingredients. Typically, you only need flour, sugar, and butter or oil to make these delicious cookies.
Cookies have been around for centuries. They started in 7th century Persia, where people began baking them once sugar became popular.
They soon spread to Europe and then around the world. That’s how we came to know and love our favorite cookies today! The simplicity of these cookies makes them even more popular.
How to Make 3 Ingredient Cookies
To make these easy cookies, start by mixing ½ cup of oil and ½ cup of powdered sugar in a bowl until the sugar melts. Then, add 1 cup of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence, and mix everything well. Use your hands to form a soft dough. Shape the dough into small, flat rounds and press with a cookie cutter for fun shapes.
Add a touch of food coloring in the center for extra color. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), and bake the cookies for about 20 minutes. Let them cool, then enjoy your crunchy, tasty cookies!
3 Ingredient Cookie Recipe (step-by-step)
Ingredients
- Oil- 1/2 cup
- Powder sugar- 1/2 cup
- Flour- 1 cup
- Vanilla essence- ½ teaspoon
- Food color
Directions
- First, take a medium-sized clean pot and add ½ cup of oil to it.
- Then, mix ½ cup of powdered sugar with the oil. Blend these two ingredients well until the powdered sugar melts completely.
- Now, add 1 cup of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence to the mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients smoothly, and use your hands to create the perfect dough. Make sure your cookie dough is soft!
- Now it’s time to shape your cookies! Take a small portion of the dough and flatten it into a round shape.
- Then, use a cookie cutter to shape the flattened dough. You can use your favorite shape of cookie cutter. Here I’m using a flower-shaped cutter to give my cookies a cute flower look.
- Now, add a little bit of food coloring to the center of each cookie to make them more vibrant.
- It’s baking time! Preheat your oven to 180 degrees, then bake the cookies for about 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, your cookies are ready! Look at that color, wow! right? Now, let the cookies cool completely before serving. Enjoy your crunchy and tasty cookies!
What To Serve With 3-Ingredient Cookies
These classic cookies are very enjoyable on their own, but they also pair well with warm milk, tea, or coffee. If you want something creative, try pairing them with savory dips, chocolate syrup, or ice cream for a richer taste.
You can even add your favorite fruit on top of the cookies, and to make them more visually appealing, sprinkle some rainbow nonpareils. Basically, you can enjoy these cookies however you like. They will taste amazing no matter what!
Chef’s Tips
- If you want your cookies to be a bit thicker and chewier, you can refrigerate the cookie dough for some time before baking.
- While baking, make sure you leave enough space between the cookies because they will spread while baking.
- Also, ensure your cookies cool properly before serving them for the best taste.