🍪 3-Ingredient Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies
These simple homemade cookies are wonderfully tender, buttery, and crumbly, with a texture that practically melts in your mouth. With only 3 basic ingredients and just a few minutes of preparation, this is an easy recipe to keep on hand whenever you want something sweet and delicious.
Perfect with coffee or tea, these delicate butter cookies are also great for everyday treats, easy baking, and sharing with family and friends. ☕🍪
📝 Ingredients
- 170 g butter
- 50 g sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla sugar (optional)
- 250 g flour
👩🍳 How to Make
1. Prepare the Dough
Add the butter, sugar, and vanilla sugar to a bowl. Mix until well combined.
Gradually add the flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Shape the Cookies
Shape the dough into small cookies and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven until lightly golden and cooked through.
Allow them to cool before serving.
💡 Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Use softened butter for easier mixing.
- Vanilla sugar is optional, but it adds a lovely aroma.
- Avoid overworking the dough once the flour has been added to keep the cookies tender.
- Let the cookies cool before moving them from the baking tray, as they will be delicate while warm.
- Store them in an airtight container to maintain their texture.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make these cookies without vanilla sugar?
Yes. Vanilla sugar is optional, so you can leave it out if you prefer.
What type of flour should I use?
Use regular all-purpose flour.
Can I use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar?
Yes, powdered sugar can also work well in delicate butter cookies, although the original recipe uses granulated sugar.
Why are these cookies so crumbly?
The combination of butter and flour creates a delicate shortbread-style texture that makes the cookies tender and crumbly.
How should I store the cookies?
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. They are especially delicious with a cup of coffee or tea. ❤️