These quick and easy cookies are perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients and minimal preparation, you can have delicious, melt-in-your-mouth cookies ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the flour and mix just until the dough comes together.
- Scoop small spoonfuls of the dough and roll them into balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until the edges are set but not browned.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Enjoy these tender, buttery cookies that truly melt in your mouth!