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

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Achieve melt-in-your-mouth perfection with these incredibly simple 3-ingredient butter cookies. Made with just flour, butter, and sugar, this no-fuss recipe requires no mixer and is ready in minutes. This is the best 3 ingredient recipe for quick dessert recipes.

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 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix them together until the mixture is light and creamy. You can do this by hand or with a hand mixer if you prefer.
  3. Gradually add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  4. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, or shape it as desired. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between them.
  5. Use a fork to gently press down on each cookie to flatten it slightly.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. These cookies bake fast.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely. These are melt in your mouth cookies when warm.

Notes

  • For a slightly crispier cookie, use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar, though powdered sugar helps achieve the signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • This recipe is naturally egg-free, making it a great option for simple butter cookies recipe needs.
  • If you want to make mini butter cookies recipe, reduce the baking time by 1-2 minutes.

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