Description
These easy 3-ingredient butter cookies are buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with pantry staples and ready in under 20 minutes, they are perfect for a quick and satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Roll tablespoons of dough into balls and place them 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork or fingers.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract for extra aroma.
- Mix in citrus zest or chopped nuts for variation.
- Dip cooled cookies in chocolate for a decorative finish.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
