3 Ingredient Butter Cookies
These 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies are incredibly simple to make and delightfully buttery! With just flour, butter, and sugar, you can whip up a batch of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies in no time. Perfect for a quick treat or as a base for your favorite toppings!
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup 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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly crumbly.
- Shape the Cookies: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form small balls of dough (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can flatten them slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm for a more traditional cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look a bit soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies!
Notes
- Additional Tips: For added flavor, consider mixing in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract. You can also sprinkle some sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
- Storage: Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freezer-Friendly: You can freeze the cookie dough! Roll it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies, 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies
