ComScore

11 Three-Ingredient Cookie Recipes That Are Totally Foolproof

No offense to soufflés, but sometimes we’re in the mood for a dessert that’s a bit simpler. As in, something that only requires three ingredients. Like these 11 easy cookie recipes.

16 Things to Make for Dessert If You Suck at Baking


Lemon Cookies

Boxed cake mix is a beautiful thing.

Nutella Truffles

OK fine, they’re not exactly cookies, but how could you say no to these?


Cinnamon Sugar Piecrust Cookies

These look way harder to make than they are.

Coconut Cookies

Be sure to dip these in a steaming cup of coffee.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Butter Cookies

The decorating possibilities are endless.

Shortbread Cookies

No frills, but they get the job done. (“The job” being satisfying a cookie craving.)

Chocolate Kiss Powder Puff Cookies

Hazelnut Cookies

Crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside.

3 ingredient macaroons
Eugenie Kitchen

Coconut Macaroons

Little pyramids of happiness.

Get the recipe



sarah stiefvater

Wellness Director

Sarah Stiefvater is PureWow's Wellness Director. She's been at PureWow for ten years, and in that time has written and edited stories across all categories, but currently focuses...