Description
Crisp at the edges, tender in the middle, and buttery enough to melt in your mouth—these cookies are the definition of simple magic. With just three pantry staples and less than 30 minutes, you can have a tray of homemade cookies ready to brighten any moment. Perfect for last-minute guests, bake sales, or a cozy afternoon with coffee.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional (but highly recommended):
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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A pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
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Preheat oven – Set to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
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Cream butter + sugar – Beat butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy (2–3 min).
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Add flour – Mix in flour (plus salt/vanilla if using) until dough just comes together. Don’t overmix.
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Shape – Roll into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Flatten gently with a fork for a crisscross pattern.
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Bake – 12–15 min, until edges are just turning golden. Centers should remain pale.
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Cool – Let cookies rest 5 min on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
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Classic Pairing – Coffee, tea, or cold milk.
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Citrus Zest – Add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
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Chocolate-Dipped – Half-dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate.
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Sugar-Crusted – Roll dough balls in sugar before baking.
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Gluten-Free – Swap in a 1:1 GF flour blend.
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 cal 24 per batch
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g