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3 Ingredient Mini Butter Cookies

Delightfully simple cookies, buttery and crumbly that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal mixing.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Aerate before measuring to avoid excess.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Gradually sift in the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined; the dough should be crumbly but hold together.
  4. Using your hands, roll small pieces of dough into balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  5. Press down gently on each ball with a fork or fingers to create a small round disc.
  6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until edges turn light golden brown.
  7. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Enjoy them fresh or store them for later!

Notes

Dust with powdered sugar or dip in melted chocolate for added indulgence. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or refrigerate for two weeks and freeze for three months. Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes to restore texture.