Easy Drop Butter Cookies Recipe
If there’s one cookie recipe I reach for when time is tight and cravings are high, it’s this drop butter cookie recipe. Just a handful of pantry staples, one bowl, and no rolling or chilling. These little golden rounds come out with a soft, tender center and slightly crisp edges the kind of treat that disappears faster than you think. As a chef who has tested countless cookies, I can say these are one of the simplest and most forgiving you’ll ever bake.
Why You’ll Love These Drop Butter Cookies
This recipe hits all the sweet spots: easy prep, rich flavor, and the kind of cookie that works for everything from a last minute bake sale to a cozy evening treat. I personally love baking these when I’m craving something buttery without the hassle of cookie cutters or chilling dough.
- Quick and easy: Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish.
- No fancy equipment: Just a bowl, a mixer, and a spoon.
- Classic flavor: Buttery with just the right hint of vanilla.
- Customizable: Add spices or toppings to make them your own.
- Perfect texture: Lightly golden edges with a soft, chewy center.
And the best part? No stress. These cookies are nearly impossible to mess up something every home baker can appreciate.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Everything in this recipe is easy to find and likely already in your kitchen. The combination gives you that soft, buttery cookie with balanced sweetness.
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
Instructions:
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE 🥰💕
Cheesy Baked Cabbage Steaks
Mix bananas, honey and water!
Garden Fresh Vegetable Bake with a Cheesy Twist
My husband tasted it, then quickly came over asking for the recipe.
SUMMER OREO CHOCOLATE-COVERED ICE CREAM BARS—creamy, crunchy, and absolutely delicious
DIY Natural Herbicide: A Powerful and Eco-Friendly Solution
Clear Your Lungs and Stop Coughing in Three Days
Cabbage and Ground Beef Chow Mein Casserole
My 6-Year-Old Asked Her Teacher, ‘Can Mommy Come to Donuts with Dad Instead? She Does All the Dad Stuff Anyway’