These is the best recipe for no-roll sugar cookies! It’s so easy you can make these chewy, perfectly cracked sugar cookies in one bowl and in about 30 minutes!
And speaking of everyday recipes, this is one that I have memorized. I make it that often! In fact, I didn’t even realize they weren’t posted on the blog until yesterday when I was making a batch just for fun!
It’s been such a crazy busy week around here that I haven’t had much creative time, so yesterday I baked up a batch of these no-roll sugar cookies just so I could photograph them. It made my heart happy to spend some time behind the camera and hey, I’m finally getting this amazing recipe posted too!
What makes this the very best no-roll sugar cookie recipe you ask?
- One bowl. That’s all you need to make this recipe. And there’s no mixer of any kind required. Just you, one bowl, and a spoon.
- It only makes two dozen cookies, which is enough, but not overkill. You can also scale up the recipe if you need a few more!
- The most obvious answer, there is no rolling required to make these cookies. You don’t even have to use a cookie scoop, but I’d recommend it since inconsistency in the size of the cookies can effect the quantity.
- Cleanup is a breeze with the one bowl, one spoon, and baking sheets lined with parchment paper. You can literally make them everyday if you wanted to. *No judgment here.*
So now you can probably understand why this is one of my favorite recipes of all time. And once you taste the buttery, sweet, and slightly crunchy cookies, I’m positive it will be one of your favorite recipes too. There really are no better no-roll sugar cookies, and I’m not just saying that!
No-roll Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium size bowl, cream butter and sugar together until smooth and light colored.
- Add baking soda and sea salt and stir.
- Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Add flour and mix to combine, avoid over-mixing.
- Using a 1.5 TBS cookie scoop, scoop dough onto lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 minutes, rotating halfway through.
- Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Store in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze.
Nutrition
If sugar cookies are your jam, you’ll want to try these perfect cut-out sugar cookies or these soft and chewy maple sugar cookies, they’re also very popular!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest
August 3, 2018 at 7:36 amI love everything about this recipe. The simplicity. The manageable yield — not overkill. One bowl. Perfect.
Kristine
August 3, 2018 at 7:39 amThank you so much Lisa! Sometimes the most simple recipes are the best, for oh…so many reasons!
beth
August 3, 2018 at 8:19 amI love sugar cookies. I’m not sure why I only make them in December! These look perfect! My dough can be a real pain to roll out!! Giving these a try, ASAP!
Kristine
August 3, 2018 at 8:23 amMe too, Beth! And the no-roll variety are perfect for enjoying all year long! I find these easier to whip up than chocolate chip even, haha!
Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon
August 3, 2018 at 9:36 amThis sounds like an easy, perfect cookie recipe! Your photos are gorgeous Kristine 🙂
Kristine
August 3, 2018 at 12:33 pmThank you so much Marie! You just made my day, girl! ☺️
Shinta Simon
August 3, 2018 at 10:10 amI’m smitten! They look perfect and I’m sold on the idea of them being no roll and one bowl. I must try these soon!
Kristine
August 3, 2018 at 12:33 pmThey are so easy Shinta, you’ll love them! Thank you so much, happy weekend!
Nancy
August 3, 2018 at 10:49 amA simple, classic recipe. Love it! And that there’s such little clean up. Looks like I’ll be making these tonight!
Kristine
August 3, 2018 at 12:34 pmThank you so much, Nancy! They’re so easy; I hope you love them!
Natalie
August 5, 2018 at 6:43 pmI love sugar cookies! These look so buttery, melt-in-your-mouth and so delicious! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Brian Jones
August 5, 2018 at 11:28 pmThey look superb and sound so simple to make, you can’t beat a simple honest to goodness cookie without all the nonsense 🙂
Kristine
August 6, 2018 at 5:55 amThank you so much Brian! I agree, no nonsense cookies are my jam!
Danielle
August 6, 2018 at 1:34 amThese look like the perfect cookies. I might try making these with my daughter at the weekend.
Kristine
August 6, 2018 at 5:55 amThank you Danielle, I hope you enjoy them!
Amy | The Cook Report
August 6, 2018 at 1:51 amThis is such a simple recipe but sounds so easy and delicious, I love it!
Kristine
August 6, 2018 at 5:56 amThanks Amy, super delicious and super easy, WINNER! ☺️
Laura
August 6, 2018 at 2:27 amPerfect for school runs, planning to make those for the lunch box.They are so simple
Kristine
August 6, 2018 at 5:56 amThey would be the perfect sweet treat to send to school, Laura! I hope you enjoy them!
Jan Manley
January 27, 2019 at 3:08 pmMade these today. My husband loves sugar cookies. So EASY AND QUICK! Crisp and yummy!!!!! 5 Star! A keeper!
Kristine
January 27, 2019 at 3:11 pmHey Jan! WOOOHOOO!! I’m so glad to hear it. The crispy edges are hands down my favorite part too! Thanks so much for stopping by to comment. XOXO 🙂
Colleen
February 25, 2019 at 11:28 amSugar cookies are universally loved, and a simple recipe makes them super fun to make! Thanks for sharing this yummy looking recipe. I’m all about less work and fewer dishes 😉
Kristine
February 25, 2019 at 11:47 amThank you so much Colleen! I couldn’t agree with you more, less dishes is always a win! So glad you stopped by!