Looking for a cookie recipe so simple it feels like cheating? Meet your new favorite: 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies — soft, crisp-edged, melt-in-your-mouth delights made with just butter, sugar, and flour .
Yes, you read that right — only three ingredients needed, no mixer required, and no chilling time. These cookies are perfect for last-minute guests, beginner bakers, or anyone who loves the pure, nostalgic flavor of classic shortbread.
In this post, we’ll walk you through how to make these ultra-buttery 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies , plus share expert tips, variations, and even how to monetize this content if you run a blog or YouTube channel.
Let’s get baking!
🍪 What Are 3-Ingredient Butter Cookies?
These butter cookies are the ultimate in simplicity — just butter, powdered sugar, and flour come together to form a tender, golden, crumbly-but-chewy cookie that tastes like it came from a fancy bakery.
They’re:
- Made with pantry staples
- Perfect for beginners or kids baking
- Naturally gluten-based (can be made gluten-free)
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Great for gifting, holiday trays, or snacking on the go
Whether you're making them for a cookie swap, school treat, or just because you need something sweet and fast, these cookies will become a staple in your kitchen.
🛒 Ingredients You'll Need
Here’s what you’ll need for about 24–30 small cookies :
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar (or granulated sugar, see tip below)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Optional: pinch of salt, vanilla extract, or lemon zest for extra flavor
💡 Tip: For richer flavor, use European-style butter — it has more fat and less water.
🔪 Step-by-Step Instructions
