Calling all cookie lovers!
Craving a sweet treat but short on time and ingredients?
Look no further than these delightful 3-ingredient mini butter cookies.
They’re incredibly easy to make, perfect for beginner bakers, and require just a handful of pantry staples.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour, if you prefer a lighter texture)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (also known as confectioners’ sugar)
- ⅔ cup melted butter
Baking Up Happiness: Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Sweet Start
Begin by gathering your dry ingredient – the powdered sugar.
Add it to a large bowl, creating a base for your delicious cookie dough.
2. Melting Magic
It’s butter time! Melt your butter using either the microwave or your stovetop.
Remember, safety first! Let the melted butter cool down for about 5 minutes before adding it to the sugar.
You don’t want it to melt the sugar and turn it into a syrup.
3. Whisk it Together
Grab your whisk and get ready to combine!
Mix the cooled melted butter with the powdered sugar until they’re well incorporated.
4. Flour Power
Now comes the flour. Gently add it to the wet ingredients and use a spatula to fold it in carefully.
Don’t overmix! You want to achieve a soft dough consistency.
5. Scooping and Shaping
It’s time to portion out your cookie dough!
Use a tablespoon to scoop out equal amounts of dough. Roll each portion into a ball in your hands.
6. Flatten Out the Fun
Here comes the fun part – shaping your cookies! You can simply flatten the dough balls with your hand for a classic round cookie shape.
7. Cookie Cutter Creativity (Optional)
Feeling fancy? Take out your cookie cutters and get creative! Use them to cut out your favorite shapes from the dough.
8. The Chill Factor (Optional)
These cookies don’t spread much while baking, but if you’re worried about them losing their shape, there’s a simple trick.
Pop the baking sheet with your shaped dough in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to chill before baking.
9. Baking Time!
Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C) or 160°C fan.
Bake your cookie creations for 10 to 12 minutes. Keep an eye on them – you want them to be lightly browned.
Don’t worry if they seem soft when you take them out, they’ll crisp up as they cool.
10. Enjoy!
Let your cookies cool completely, then savor your homemade masterpieces!
These mini butter cookies are perfect with a cup of tea for a delightful afternoon pick-me-up.
Tips for Success:
- Unsalted butter is recommended, but salted butter can also be used. If using salted butter, you may want to reduce the amount of salt you add to other recipes you might pair these cookies with.
- Let your cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. This will help them stay crisp and delicious.
- Feel free to get creative! Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough for a touch of vanilla flavor. You can also sprinkle the tops of the cookies with a pinch of cinnamon sugar before baking for a warm and cozy taste.
With these simple steps and a little creativity, you can whip up a batch of these delightful 3-ingredient mini butter cookies in no time.
So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake up some happiness!