3 Ingredient Mini Butter Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These 3 ingredient mini butter cookies are delightfully simple and delicious. With just powdered sugar, butter, and flour, you can whip up tender, buttery treats perfect for any occasion. They’re quick to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose (plain) flour
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the powdered sugar to a medium-sized bowl and set aside.
- Step 2: Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stovetop. Let it cool for about 5 minutes before mixing it with the powdered sugar. This helps it blend smoothly without making the dough too soft or greasy.
- Step 3: Add the flour and fold it in with a spatula to form a soft dough.
- Step 4: Scoop slightly heaping ½ teaspoons of dough and drop onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Roll each portion into balls.
- Step 5: Lightly flatten each ball with a fork. Each cookie should be about 1 inch (2 cm) round.
- Step 6: Since the cookies barely spread when baking, chill the tray for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen feels warm.
- Step 7: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C, 160°C fan) for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Step 8: The cookies will be soft when they come out of the oven but will crisp as they cool.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the dough.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before shaping to make rolling easier, especially in warm kitchens.
- Try dipping the cooled cookies in melted chocolate for a decadent twist.
- Use superfine powdered sugar for a smoother dough texture.
Storage
Once completely cool, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. They can be reheated briefly in a low oven to regain a fresh-baked crispness if desired.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use granulated sugar instead of powdered sugar?
Powdered sugar is best because it dissolves easily and creates a smooth dough. Granulated sugar will result in a grainy texture and won’t blend as well.
Can I make these cookies gluten-free?
Yes, substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend works well. Be sure to use a blend that includes xanthan gum or another binder for the best texture.
Print3 Ingredient Mini Butter Cookies Recipe
These 3 ingredient mini butter cookies are a simple and delicious treat made with powdered sugar, melted butter, and all-purpose flour. They are easy to prepare, lightly sweet, and crisp up beautifully after baking, perfect for a quick snack or a delightful accompaniment to tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 25 mini cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- ⅔ cup melted butter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plain flour)
Instructions
- Prepare the sugar: Add the powdered sugar (icing sugar) to a medium-sized bowl and set aside for mixing.
- Melt the butter: Melt the butter either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Allow it to cool for about 5 minutes before combining it with the powdered sugar to ensure the dough blends smoothly without becoming too soft or greasy.
- Make the dough: Add the all-purpose flour to the sugar and butter mixture and fold it in gently using a spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop slightly heaping ½ teaspoon portions of dough and place them onto a parchment-lined baking tray. Roll each portion into a ball.
- Flatten the cookies: Lightly flatten each ball with a fork so that each cookie is approximately 1 inch (2 cm) in diameter.
- Optional chilling: If your kitchen is warm, chill the tray of shaped cookies for 15 minutes before baking to help maintain their shape.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) or 160°C fan and bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, until they are lightly golden.
- Cool and crisp: The cookies will be soft when removed from the oven but will crisp up as they cool down.
- Storage: Once completely cooled, transfer the cookies to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For best results, use powdered sugar (icing sugar) as it blends smoothly into the dough and creates a fine texture.
- If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough before baking helps prevent spreading to keep cookies mini and defined.
- These cookies are naturally gluten-containing due to the all-purpose flour, so they are not suitable for gluten-free diets.
- Make sure not to overbake, as the cookies can quickly turn too hard; a light golden color is ideal.
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