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Easy 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies Recipe

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This easy 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies recipe delivers classic, buttery cookies with minimal effort. Made with simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. You can shape them with cookie cutters or slice them from a log, then bake to golden perfection for a tender, melt-in-your-mouth treat.

Ingredients

Butter Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup Powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract (optional, to taste)
  • Pinch of Salt

For Coating

  • Sugar, for coating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to prepare for baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture becomes pale, light, and fluffy. This should take about 2 to 3 minutes and ensures a smooth texture for the cookies.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix gently just until a smooth dough forms. If the dough feels too soft or sticky to handle, incorporate 2 to 3 tablespoons more flour to make it easier to work with.
  4. Shape the Cookies: You have two methods to shape your cookies: For cut-out cookies, shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Once chilled, roll out the dough to about ¼-inch (½ cm) thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. Alternatively, for slice-and-bake cookies, roll the dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze for 30 minutes. Then slice into ¼-inch (½ cm) rounds.
  5. Bake: Arrange the shaped cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating they are done.
  6. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents breakage and helps them set perfectly.

Notes

  • You can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor.
  • If the dough is too sticky, add small increments of flour until it’s manageable.
  • For a decorative touch, roll cookie dough slices or cutouts in sugar before baking.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • These cookies freeze well; store in freezer-safe bags for up to 3 months.

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