Description
These classic 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies are simple, buttery, and delightfully crisp. Made with just unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour, they come together quickly and bake to golden perfection, making them perfect for any occasion or a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture for the cookies.
- Add Flour: Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour while mixing gently until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Shape Dough: Roll the dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing each ball about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Create Pattern: Use a fork to gently press down on each dough ball, creating a classic crisscross pattern on top for a visually appealing finish.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden brown, indicating they are cooked through but still tender inside.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use European-style unsalted butter if available.
- Make sure the butter is properly softened at room temperature to achieve the best creaming results.
- You can add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter to balance the sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These cookies can be dipped in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (based on 24 servings)
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: butter cookies, 3-ingredient cookies, simple cookies, easy cookie recipe, classic butter cookies
