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Decadent 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies Made Easy

Enjoy these 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies that are simple to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour can substitute gluten-free flour
Optional Add-Ins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist
  • ½ cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms, mixing well.
  4. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, flattening each ball slightly.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers remain soft.
  6. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use softened butter and don't rush the mixing process. Experiment with add-ins for creative variations.

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