These classic cookies are buttery, tender, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth good.

3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

3-Ingredient Butter Cookies – The Simplest Sweet Treat You’ll Ever Bake

Get ready to experience the magic of simplicity with these unbelievably easy 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies! ✨ You won’t believe how much deliciousness you can create with so little. Perfect for a quick treat or impressing your friends without spending hours in the kitchen. Let’s bake some happiness!

These classic cookies are buttery, tender, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth good.

Equipment You’ll Need:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin or sharp knife (depending on method)
  • Cookie cutters (optional)

📋 Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup (85g) powdered sugar
  • Optional: splash of vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)
  • Optional: granulated sugar for coating

Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar: In a bowl, beat butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt if using.

3️⃣ Add Flour: Gradually mix in flour until just combined. Don’t overmix — the dough should be soft.

4️⃣ Shape:

  • Slice & Bake: Form dough into a log, wrap, freeze 30 mins. Slice into ¼-inch rounds.
  • Roll & Cut: Flatten into a disk, wrap, chill 1 hr. Roll to ¼-inch thick and cut shapes.

5️⃣ Optional Sweet Touch: Press tops into granulated sugar if desired.

6️⃣ Bake: Arrange on sheet, bake 12-15 mins until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire rack.

Extra Tips & Variations:

  • Add lemon or orange zest for a citrusy twist.
  • Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for a fancy finish.
  • Use fun-shaped cutters for holidays!
These classic cookies are buttery, tender, and absolutely melt-in-your-mouth good.
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3-Ingredient Butter CookiesTender

CookiesTender, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with minimal effort.

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups flour
  • cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin or sharp knife (depending on method)
  • Cookie cutters (optional)

Method
 

  1. Beat butter + sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla + salt if using.
  2. Mix in flour until combined.
  3. Shape, chill, slice or cut. Bake 12-15 mins at 350°F.

Notes

Try with zest or chocolate drizzle.
Chill dough well for clean slicing.

These cookies are proof that simple can be amazing. Enjoy with tea, coffee, or just on their own — they’ll bring a smile every time.

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