Whip up a batch of these delectably simple 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies, proving that sometimes less really is more in the kitchen. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, these cookies are sure to impress with their rich, buttery flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Ingredients:

1 cup (230g) Butter, softened
2 cups (250g) Flour
2/3 cup (85g) Powdered sugar

Optional Additions:
Vanilla extract
Salt
Sugar for coating

Directions:
 Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
 Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, vigorously cream together the butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is fluffy and light. This incorporates air into the dough, ensuring a tender cookie.
 Incorporate Flour: Gradually add the flour to the creamed mixture, mixing until the dough is smooth and well-combined. Adjust the dough’s consistency with additional flour if needed.
 Shape Cookies: Choose your shaping method:

Disk Form: Flatten the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for an hour. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters.
Log Shape: Shape the dough into a log, wrap it, and freeze for 30 minutes. Cut into 1/4-inch slices for round cookies.
 Bake: Arrange the cookies on the prepared tray and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until they begin to golden around the edges.
 Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the tray before moving them to a wire rack to cool completely.