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3 Ingredient Butter Cookies Recipe

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These 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies are a classic, simple treat made with just butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour. Creamy, buttery, and lightly sweet, they are perfect for piping into elegant shapes or shaping by hand. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, they’re an ideal recipe for beginners or when you need a quick, delicious homemade cookie.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened and slightly melted
  • 1 cup (118 g) powdered sugar
  • 2 cups (256 g) all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two large baking sheets with silicone baking mats or parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and powdered sugar. Using a stand mixer with a wire whisk attachment or a hand mixer, cream on the highest speed for about 5 minutes until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale white in color, resembling whipped cream. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl for even mixing.
  3. Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed butter and sugar. Begin mixing at low speed to incorporate and then increase the speed as the flour gets mixed in. The dough will initially be crumbly but will come together into a thick, soft dough or paste. Stop mixing once fully combined.
  4. Pipe the Dough: Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large open star tip (approximately 1/2 inch opening). Pipe swirls or any preferred shape onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 1 inch apart. If you prefer not to pipe, you can scoop and shape the dough by hand (refer to notes).
  5. Chill the Dough: Place the baking sheets with piped cookies into the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Chilling helps prevent spreading during baking to maintain shape.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Place one baking sheet in the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges and surface start to turn a light golden brown. Approximately 18-20 minutes is typical. Remove the sheet and bake the second tray.
  7. Cool and Store: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack or container. Store uneaten cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Notes

  • Butter should be softened and slightly melted but not fully liquified for best creaming results.
  • If piping is not desired, you can scoop dough with a spoon, roll into balls, and flatten slightly before baking.
  • Chilling the dough before baking is crucial to maintain the shape of the cookies and prevent excessive spreading.
  • Use silicone mats or parchment paper for easy removal and even baking.
  • Ensure thorough creaming of butter and sugar to achieve a light, fluffy dough texture.

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