Mediterranean Butter Cookies (4-Ingredient Recipe)
Crispy, tender, melt-in-your-mouth!
Ingredients
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1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup (100g) sugar (can use coconut sugar for a richer flavor)
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2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
(Optional Mediterranean twists: zest of 1 lemon OR 2 tbsp orange blossom water)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
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Add vanilla (or lemon zest/orange blossom water) and mix.
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Slowly add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
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Scoop or roll into 1-inch balls, gently flatten with a fork.
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Bake 12–15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool completely — they firm up as they cool!
Optional Mediterranean Toppings
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Dust with powdered sugar
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Sprinkle with pistachios
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Dip edges in dark chocolate
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Brush warm cookies with honey + crushed walnuts
