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Classic 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

A stack of golden-brown, round 3-ingredient butter cookies piled on a white plate.
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Make these incredibly simple, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies using only three basic ingredients: flour, butter, and sugar. No mixer is required for this easy recipe.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar. Use a fork or a sturdy spoon to cream them together until the mixture is smooth.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix by hand until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, or shape the dough into a log and slice into rounds.
  5. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them. You can press the top of each cookie lightly with a fork to create a pattern.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use room temperature, very soft butter for the easiest mixing process.
  • For a shortbread texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before slicing and baking.
  • You can dust these cookies with powdered sugar after they cool for an extra touch.

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