Homemade butter cookies are a classic standard because of their mild sweetness and melt-in-your-mouth texture. These cookies are a great option for any occasion because of their slightly crisp surface and soft, buttery middle. These cookies are always a hit, whether you're looking for a light snack or something to go with your tea or coffee. Anytime you have a craving, you can quickly make a new batch with only a few simple ingredients!
Butter Cookies
I have quite a few cookies recipes on my blog. This is a latest addition. My little sister loved it so much, specially she liked the pure white colour of this cookies.
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I used white butter in this recipe, but you could use yellow butter too. I think the colour may vary a little.
About Butter Biscuits (Cookies)
These butter biscuits are easy to make and very tasty. They are suitable for any occasion, need few ingredients, and are simple to prepare. These cookies are usually a favorite whether you're baking them for your family, yourself, or as a gift! What are you waiting for, then? Enjoy the buttery richness by giving this recipe a try today!
Although I've posted a number of cookie recipes on my blog, I hadn't made any in a long time. I finally made the decision to try making butter cookies after my audience repeatedly requested them. The cookies were perfectly crisp on the edges and very soft and buttery. My little sister, who is generally more picky, liked these—especially their perfect white color, which made them look as good as they tasted. You can check my eggless oats cookies and ghee biscuits which are popular here.
This recipe for eggless butter cookies is simple, easy to follow, and perfect for beginners. They pair nicely with tea or coffee as well as lovely treats. You can prepare a batch whenever you want to with just a few ingredients!
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Why This Recipe Works
1. Simple Ingredients—No complicated ingredients are needed! Only sugar, flour, butter, and a few basic ingredients from the pantry.
Why This Cookies is a Family Favourite - I can make this any time, just a few ingredients, and it's easy and simple to create. It melts in your mouth and is really buttery. It's eggless, so vegetarians will love it. More over it goes well with warm milk, tea, or coffee.
2. Super Buttery Flavor—These cookies are mouth-watering due to the richness of butter.
3. Eggless & Easy to Make—Great for people who do not eat eggs or who just want a simple, easy recipe.
Butter Cookies Ingredients
All-Purpose Flour (Maida) – The base of the cookies, which gives them a crisp, light texture. Keeps the inside of the cookies soft and helps them rise a little.
Baking Soda – Gives the cookies a bit of spread and lightness.
Butter - The main ingredient! For a rich, pure flavor, use unsalted butter.
Powdered Sugar – Prevents the cookies from being gritty and gives them a smooth feel.
Hacks
- Before baking, chill the dough for half an hour to achieve a crispier texture.
- Want a more intense flavor? Make use of quality butter—it makes a big difference!
- A teaspoon of almond extract or vanilla can be added for an interesting variation.
- Add a little milk to the dough to bring it together if it's too dry.
How to Make Butter Cookies (Stepwise Pictures)
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| Take flour in a bowl |
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| Add in baking soda and baking powder |
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| Mix that well |
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| Now cream your butter |
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| Add in powdered sugar |
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| Cream that well |
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| Add the flour mixture |
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| Make into a dough |
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| Take small portions and shape them into balls |
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| Arrange them in a tray |
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| flatten them slightly with your fingers |
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| Just like this |
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| Make impression with fork |
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| just like this |
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| Now time to bake |
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| Baked to perfection |
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| Serve |
Expert Tips
Use room temperature butter – It gives cookies a perfect texture and mixes better with sugar.
Measure flour correctly – The cookies may get dry if you use too much flour, so always level off the measuring cup.
Don’t over bake – As they cool, they get firmer, even though they may appear soft at first.
FAQ
1. Can I use salted butter?
Yes, but exclude extra salt from the recipe. But, you have more control over the flavor when using unsalted butter.
2. How can I store these cookies?
They can be stored for up to a week at room temperature in an airtight container. They can be frozen in a ziplock bag for longer storage.
3. Is it possible to add flavors of my choice to this recipe?
Of course! For a different flavor, try adding nutmeg, cinnamon, or even orange zest.
Variations
Chocolate Butter Cookies: Replace 2 tablespoons of flour with cocoa powder.
Nutty Butter Cookies: Mix in chopped almonds, cashews, or walnuts for extra crunch.
Vanilla Butter Cookies: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for a subtle, sweet aroma.
Coconut Butter Cookies: Mix in desiccated coconut for a different flavor.
More Cookies to Try
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Butter Cookies Recipe (Butter Biscuits)
Equipment
- OTG or Oven
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 150 grams Unsalted Butter ⅓ pound softened
- ¾ cup Sugar 150 grams powdered
- 1½ cup All Purpose Flour | Maida 180 grams
- ½ tsp Baking powder
- ¼ tsp Baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 Degree C / 360 Degree F.
- Take flour, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl and mix them well. Set this aside till use.
- Now in another mixing bowl. Take butter and powdered sugar. Cream this well so it turns fluffy. Now add in the flour mixture and mix well so it forms a soft dough.
- Now pinch small portions from it and shape them into balls. Arrange this in a foil lined baking sheet. Press them little with your fingers. Use a fork to make some impression on them.
- Now pop them in a preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 mins. Remove them and let them cool slightly. Now remove them to cooling rack and let them cool completely.
- Store them in an air tight container and serve with milk.
Notes
Nutrition
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Hamaree Rasoi
Delicious and yummy looking cookies. Excellent preparation.
Deepa
Anonymous
This is santhi.Thank you for reply sister.I have one more doubt in black forest cake..Whether we have to use baking powder and baking soda in the black forest cake? bye.
Anonymous
Hi sister,This is santhi again. I am going prepare for 2 persons only.kindly give me the measurement for blackforest cake.Thank you.
Pretend Chef
Added this to the Must Make list. I have all of the ingredients on hand. Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous
Hi sister , you didn't put the ingredient list baking powder and baking soda in the black forest cake.so whether we have to use or not for black forest cake.
suji
Hi
Is salted butter cookies can be done with this recpie... and may I know how many cookies can be made out of this measurment
suji
Hi
Thank you I will give it a try....
How is your little girl!!!
Anonymous
i have a nonstick tray..is it necessary to line it with aluminium foil nd butter it
Aarthi
@AnonymousIf you have nonstick baking tray you can skip this process
Sumi
Aarthi how to make our tea shop butter biscuit dear
selvamani sangavi
what is the purpose of placing aluminium foil?? wont t melt?? s t heat resistant??
Aarthi
@selvamani sangavino it wont melt
Ilmy Jahan
hi there, do i use salted or unsalted butter?
Aarthi
@Ilmy JahanUse unsalted butter
Revathy Palaniappan
Hi Aarthi,
Can I make this butter cookies in micro oven ?Since I dont have conventional oven...
Aarthi
@Revathy Palaniappannot this one, will share different recipe soon.
Rochelle
Thanks so much... Just baked them and they turned out beautiful.. . Got a nice compliment from dad... He says it tastes like Shrewsbury biscuits 😀😊:) did a few adjustments like used Amul butter and added milk and vanilla essence... thanks again 🙂
Anonymous
Hi Arati,
I have a combination oven.. so I can bake this in convection mode right? Also, do I need to use a grill rack to place the plate on. If yes, then should it be the shorter or taller rack
Aarthi
@Anonymousu can bake this in convection mode. place it on the turn glass.
Haniya Gangwani
Can i use amul salted butter as i cant find unsalted buttet nearby. Of pls teme a way to make unsalted buter at home. Tnx
Aarthi
@Haniya Gangwanicheck this link
https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/08/homemade-butter-recipe-how-to-make.html
Anonymous
150 grams is 10 tablespoons correct? The picture ended up looking like more then 1 stick and 1/4 sorry and thank you.
Aarthi
@Anonymousyesit is 10 tblspn
Rosy Ram
Akka can I bake in OTG.if yes please say the process as this the first trial
Aarthi
@Rosy Ramsame process, preheat the oven and then bake it
Shantal
Hi Aarti .. Your blog is great! I've used quite a few recipe. I had a doubt. Can the cookie dough be refrigerated if not being used entirely in the same day ? If yes how long would it be good in the fridge? Fridge or freezer?
Aarthi
@Shantalyes u can refrigerate it for a day i hope so.
Anitha Sureshbabu
Hi arthi,
Love ur blog, I have tried this recipe, but turned brown in 10mins time once I kept in oven. I have melted the butter and added, is it bcoz it turned brown?
Aarthi
@Anitha Sureshbabuu shouldn't add melted butter
Sukanya
Hi Aarthi I tried to bake the cookies but it got burnt in the bottom .. I lined the tray with foil .. And used the exact measurements and temperature .. Can u pls tell me what might have went wrong ..??? It tasted amazing except that the bottom started to burn after few mins and the top was still to cook .. I use a Morphy Richards OTG
Anonymous
Can I bake in air fryer? 2