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3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

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“These 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies are a quick, simple, and irresistibly buttery treat. With just three ingredients—unsalted butter, sugar, and flour—these cookies come together in minutes and deliver a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, they’re an easy, budget-friendly dessert that everyone will love!”

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

  • Add the flour: Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.

  • Shape the cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  • Press down: Use a fork to gently press down on each ball, creating a crisscross pattern.

  • Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

  • Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Add flavor: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.

Make them sweet and salty: Use salted butter instead of unsalted for a richer, slightly salty taste.

Decorate: Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar for a festive touch.

Make them mini: Roll the dough into smaller balls for bite-sized treats.