PrintThe Ultimate 3-Ingredient Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Cookies (No Eggs)
You can make these incredibly simple, buttery cookies with just three ingredients. They bake quickly and have a satisfying melt-in-your-mouth texture, perfect for a last-minute sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 22 min
- Yield: About 2 dozen 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture looks light and fluffy. You can do this by hand or with a hand mixer.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter mixture. Mix until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, or shape the dough as desired. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. They will look pale on top.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a shortbread style cookie, press the dough into a 9-inch pan and score before baking.
- If you want a crispier cookie, bake for an extra minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- You can dust these easy butter cookies with a little extra powdered sugar after they cool for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 25
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