Tea, coffee or milk – cookies go so well with all of them! Out of all the cookies I have baked so far, today’s quick and easy 4 ingredients butter cookies are my top pick. With just a few basic staples and techniques, these cookies come together ready to eat in no time!
So, what’s so fascinating about these particular cookies? While I love baking chocolate cookies, oatmeal cookies, and classic sugar cookies as well, butter cookies hold a special place due to their simplicity!
With just 4 pantry staples – butter, sugar, flour, and vanilla, these cookies let the rich, buttery taste shine through all the other flavors. As a result, you get to experience the rich aroma of butter and the irresistible melt-in-your-mouth texture that comes with it.
The best part is how easily the cookies come together almost effortlessly. Once the ingredients are mixed, all that’s left is to roll the dough into shape and pop them in the oven. In just 10 minutes, you will be ready to enjoy piping hot, freshly baked butter cookies straight from the oven!
Decorate Your 4 Ingredients Butter Cookies Recipe For The Festivities!
With the holiday season right around the corner, there’s no reason to keep your butter cookies plain when a festive touch is so easy to add! Here are some creative ideas you can use to decorate the butter cookies in a fun and eye-catching way:
Sugar Dusting
Sugar dusting is a classic and easy way to decorate your butter cookies elegantly without requiring extra effort or ingredients. Just sprinkle some powdered sugar on top of the butter cookies once they have cooled, and enjoy their added sweetness and tasty flavor.
Chocolate Dip
Just because the batter doesn’t have chocolate doesn’t mean you have to miss out on that chocolate flavor!
Dip half of each butter cookie in melted chocolate(use your favorite kind!) and let it harden before serving. For extra flavor, top the cookies with sprinkles or crushed nuts for added flavor and texture.
Make It Sparkle!
What’s a holiday without a bit of sparkle?
This season, let the butter cookies show you how to celebrate with a touch of edible glitter for that festive shimmer!
Edible glitters are available in loose and spray forms. Sprinkle the glitter on the baked cookies and let them set before serving or storing. To help the glitter stick more securely, you can use syrup or melted butter as a binding agent.
Icing
Personalize the butter cookies with colorful icings and show your skill and creativity through baked goodies!
I love engraving names and sweet messages and creating intricate designs on the cookies using royal icing, which gives the cookies a smooth finish after drying. You can also opt for buttercream icing, cream cheese icing, fondant, or gluten-free icing, depending on your preference.
4 Ingredients Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup / 115 g Salted Butter (Softened)
- â…“ cup / 40 g Powdered Sugar
- 1 tsp / 5 ml Vanilla Essence
- 1 cup / 125 g All-Purpose Flour
Instructions
Whisk Butter and Sugar
- Measure out ½ cup of softened salted butter and add it to a mixing bowl.
- Pour â…“ cup of powdered sugar into the bowl.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence to the butter and sugar.
- Using an electric mixer, beat until the batter is smooth and creamy.
Add Flour Gradually
- Take 1 cup of all-purpose flour and add half of it to the cookie batter.
- Beat with the electric mixer until there are no dry streaks.
- Pour the remaining half of the flour into the batter and beat again until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Use a spatula to gather all the batter in the middle, pressing and folding until it forms a large dough.
Shape And Bake The Cookies
- Grab a baking tray and line it with parchment paper.
- Scoop a small portion of the dough using a cookie scoop and take it in your hands.
- Use your palms to gently roll the dough and form small and smooth balls.
- Place the balls onto the baking tray, leaving enough space between them to allow room for spreading as they bake.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius and bake for about 10-12 minutes.
Cool And Enjoy!
- Once baked, remove the butter cookies from the baking tray and transfer them to a wire rack. Let the cookies cool to room temperature.
- Take a bite and enjoy the delicious butter cookies!
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The soft texture and the creamy flavor of butter are what make these butter cookies so delicious. With just a handful of ingredients and basic baking techniques, this recipe is a reminder that sometimes the simplest recipes are the most comforting! Give these butter cookies a try today and let the scent of butter and vanilla fill your kitchen with freshly baked cookies and simple happiness.
Recipe FAQs
How Long Does Butter Cookies Stay Fresh?
Butter cookies stay fresh for up to 1 week if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. To keep them longer, wrap each cookie individually in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 3 months.
Why Are My Butter Cookies Dry and Crumbly?
If your cookie batter has too much flour in it, it may result in dry and crumbly cookies after baking. Also, be careful not to overbake the cookies and pull them out when the center is slightly soft to prevent dryness.
Can I Add Toppings Or Decorate These Easy 4 Ingredients Butter Cookies?
Yes, you can add your favorite toppings like chocolate chips, nuts, dry fruits, or sprinkles. Also, you can decorate these cookies by dusting some powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or melted chocolate.
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