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Easy 4-Ingredient Butter Cookies

Easy 4-Ingredient Butter Cookies: The Best Recipe for Beginners

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These Easy 4-Ingredient Butter Cookies are perfect for beginners and require minimal ingredients while still delivering a delightful taste.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until smooth.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and mix until combined.
  5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
  6. Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts.
  • Make sure the butter is softened for easy mixing.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg