Butter Cookies (Just 4 Ingredients!)

Here’s an easy, classic Butter Cookies recipe with just 4 ingredients—perfect for baking at home 🧈🍪

---

Butter Cookies (4 Ingredients)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup sugar

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

---

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3. Mix in vanilla, then gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.

4. Shape cookies

   • Roll into small balls and flatten with a fork, or

   • Pipe through a piping bag for classic shapes.

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

6. Let cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

---

Tips

• Don’t overbake—these should stay pale

• Chill dough 15 minutes if it’s too soft

• Sprinkle a little sugar on top before baking for extra crunch

---

Optional Variations (Still Simple!)

• Add a pinch of salt for balance

• Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate

• Add lemon zest for flavor

If you want, I can make this egg-free gluten-free, convert to grams, or help with decorating ideas 😊