Description
These 3-ingredient butter cookies are soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Made with just butter, sugar, and flour, they are simple to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll into balls. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they should remain pale with lightly golden edges.
- You can add vanilla extract or chocolate chips for extra flavor if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
