Easiest 3-Ingredient Melt-In-Your-Mouth Eggless Butter Cookies
Make these simple, buttery cookies using only three ingredients: butter, powdered sugar, and flour. They require no eggs and bake quickly for a perfect treat.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: About 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the butter and mix until fully combined and fluffy.
- Slowly add the flour, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch) or shape it as desired. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn light golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality butter.
- If you prefer a firmer cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before shaping.
- You can press a fork lightly onto the top of each cookie before baking for a classic shortbread look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 35
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 15