Classic 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies
Simple and classic butter cookies made with just three ingredients, delivering a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich buttery flavor perfect for quick baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20–24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into small balls or roll out and cut into shapes.
- Place cookies on baking sheet with space between them.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Dough can be customized with vanilla or citrus zest.
- Chill dough slightly if too soft.
- Store in airtight container for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
