These 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies are wonderfully simple and unbelievably delicious. Crisp at the edges, tender in the center, and rich with buttery flavor, they’re the kind of cookies you can whip up anytime—no mixer skills, no chilling, no fuss.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
- Only 3 ingredients
- Ready in under 25 minutes
- Classic buttery flavor
- Perfect for beginners
- Great base for variations
Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
How to Make 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies
1. Preheat
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix
In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
Add flour and mix just until a soft dough forms.
3. Shape
Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
Flatten gently with a fork or your fingers.
4. Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the bottoms are lightly golden.
(The tops should stay pale.)
5. Cool & Enjoy
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
Tips for Perfect Butter Cookies
- Use room-temperature butter
- Don’t overbake—light color = tender texture
- Chill dough 10 minutes if too soft
- Powdered sugar gives a melt-away texture
Easy Variations
- Add vanilla extract
- Dip in melted chocolate
- Sprinkle with sugar before baking
- Add lemon or orange zest
Storage
- Store airtight at room temperature up to 5 days
- Freeze baked cookies up to 2 months
Final Thought
These 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies prove that simple really is best. Rich, tender, and comforting—once you try them, they’ll become your go-to cookie recipe 🧈🍪