Easy 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

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Easy 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

Description

These 3-ingredient butter cookies are soft, tender, and lightly sweet with a rich buttery flavor. They’re incredibly easy to make—no mixer required—and perfect for breakfast with tea, a quick snack, or a simple homemade treat. With just three pantry staples, you can have fresh cookies ready in under 30 minutes.

 Ingredients

  • 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar

  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour

 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. In a bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.

  3. Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.

  4. Roll dough into small balls and place on the tray.

  5. Gently press with a fork to create the classic pattern.

  6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.

  7. Let cookies cool completely—they firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • Cookies should stay pale on top—don’t overbake.

  • The dough will feel soft but shouldn’t be sticky.

  • Cooling is important for the best texture.

 Tips for Perfect Butter Cookies

  • Use room-temperature butter for smooth mixing

  • For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)

  • Chill dough for 10 minutes if cookies spread too much

  • Store in an airtight container for freshness

Servings

  • Makes 20–24 cookies

  • Serving size: 2 cookies

 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 160

  • Fat: 10 g

  • Carbohydrates: 16 g

  • Sugar: 5 g

  • Protein: 2 g
    (Values may vary depending on ingredients used)

 Benefits

  • Uses simple, affordable ingredients

  • No eggs or baking powder required

  • Quick and beginner-friendly

  • Perfect base recipe—easy to customize

  • Great homemade alternative to store-bought cookies

Recipe Q & A

Q: Can I use salted butter?
A: Yes—just skip adding any extra salt.

Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Absolutely! Store baked cookies for up to 5 days or freeze dough for up to 2 months.

Q: Can I add flavors?
A: Yes! Try lemon zest, cocoa powder, or chocolate chips.

Q: Why powdered sugar instead of granulated?
A: Powdered sugar gives the cookies their soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.

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