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3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

Delicate piped butter cookies made from just three ingredients.

Prep
Chill 30 minutes
Cook
15–20 minutes per tray at 350°F
Serves
Not specified (depends on piping size)
3-Ingredient Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened and slightly melted
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. 1

    Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.

  2. 2

    Beat the butter and powdered sugar on high about 5 minutes, until pale and fluffy, scraping the bowl as needed.

  3. 3

    Add the flour on low speed, then increase the speed until a thick, soft dough forms.

  4. 4

    Using a large open star tip, pipe swirls 1 inch apart.

  5. 5

    Chill the piped cookies for 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Bake one tray at a time on the middle rack at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

  7. 7

    Cool on the sheet, then store airtight.