3 INGREDIENT BUTTER COOKIES
Full Introduction • Ingredients • Instructions • Methods • History • Benefits • Formation • Nutrition • Conclusion • Lovers**
INTRODUCTION
3-Ingredient Butter Cookies are one of the simplest and most classic cookies in the baking world. They are tender, melt-in-your-mouth, lightly sweet, and incredibly buttery. This recipe is perfect for beginners, busy bakers, or anyone who wants a delicious treat without needing fancy ingredients. With only butter, powdered sugar, and flour, these cookies transform into elegant, bakery-style treats that look beautiful and taste even better.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened and slightly melted
1 cup powdered sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar and continue beating until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
- To create the swirl design like in the picture, transfer the dough into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip.
- Pipe round swirls onto the baking tray, spacing them about an inch apart.
- If the dough is too thick to pipe, let it sit a few minutes to soften or knead it lightly before transferring to the bag.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly golden while the tops stay pale.
- Let cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
METHODS
Creaming method: Butter and sugar are beaten together first to build air and create a smoother cookie texture.
Piping method: Gives the cookies their beautiful swirl shell shape.
Low-temperature baking: Keeps them from browning too quickly and maintains the melt-in-your-mouth texture.
HISTORY
Butter cookies originated in Denmark and Germany, where butter was heavily used in pastries. Danish butter cookies became popular worldwide due to their simple ingredients, long shelf life, and beautiful designs. Today, they are commonly enjoyed during holidays, tea times, and special gatherings. This 3-ingredient version is the modern, simplified take on a very old European classic.
BENEFITS
Easy to make with pantry staples.
No eggs needed, perfect for egg-free diets.
Budget-friendly and produces a large batch of cookies.
Buttery and soft texture enjoyed by all ages.
Stores well, making them great for gifting.
FORMATION
For perfect shaped cookies, use a sturdy piping bag and a star tip. Keep pressure steady as you pipe. Allow the dough to rest if it is too stiff. Make small or large rounds depending on preference. Chilling the piped cookies for 10 minutes before baking helps them keep their shape.
NUTRITION (Approximate Per Cookie, depending on size)
Calories: 90 to 110
Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 1g
CONCLUSION
These 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies prove that simple ingredients can create incredibly elegant and delicious results. Whether you’re baking for holidays, snacks, gifts, or tea time, this recipe always delivers a tender, buttery, classic cookie.
LOVERS
This recipe is loved by cookie lovers, holiday bakers, kids who enjoy simple flavors, and anyone who appreciates soft, buttery treats. It is also popular among beginners because of how easy it is to master and how impressive the final cookies look.