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Classic Butter Cookies

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A simple and timeless recipe for tender, melt-in-your-mouth butter cookies made with just three ingredients.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (room temperature) Gives control over salt; add 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt if using salted butter.
  • 1/2 cup powdered (confectioners’) sugar Helps keep the dough tender; can substitute with granulated sugar that's blended to powder consistency.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For gluten-free version, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Gradually add the flour in roughly 1/2-cup increments, mixing until each addition is incorporated. Knead the dough gently until it forms a soft, pliable ball.
Shaping and Baking
  1. Choose one shaping method: roll into 1-inch balls, pipe into rosettes, or roll into a log and slice.
  2. Bake the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 10–14 minutes, until the edges just begin to color.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 25mgSugar: 3g

Notes

These cookies firm up as they cool; slightly underbaking yields a softer center. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container layered with parchment for up to 5 days.
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