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The Easiest 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies (Melt-In-Your-Mouth Magic!)

A stack of golden, textured 3-ingredient butter cookies resting on a small white plate.
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Welcome to Sunday Flavor! You need just three simple ingredients—butter, sugar, and flour—to create these incredibly buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth cookies. This is the easiest cookie recipe you will ever try, and you do not need a mixer!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix them together by hand with a sturdy spoon or spatula until the mixture is light and creamy. You do not need an electric mixer for this step.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, or shape it into logs and slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch between them.
  5. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. These cookies bake quickly, so watch them closely.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. They firm up as they cool.

Notes

  • For a slightly crispier cookie, use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar, though powdered sugar gives the best melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • If you want to make mini butter cookies, roll the dough into smaller pieces and reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.
  • These cookies are naturally eggless, making them a simple treat for many dietary needs.

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