Butter cookies that cost Rs 1,000 are now available for Rs 300, make them at home in an air fryer
Easy butter cookies with 4 ingredients: Make premium butter cookies at home with just 4-5 ingredients. They're 60-70% cheaper than the market and 100% pure. Made with butter, sugar, and flour, these cookies are easy to prepare.
Premium butter cookies available in the market cost between ₹800 and ₹1200/kg. But the good news is that you can make the same quality, buttery aroma, and tasty butter cookies at home on a budget, using just 4-5 ingredients.
For example, these don't take much time to make and don't require any fancy ingredients. Their taste will be enjoyed by everyone, from children to adults, and you can even gift them.
Butter cookies that cost ₹800–₹1200/kg can be made at home for ₹220–₹300/kg. This means they're 60–70% cheaper and 100% pure.
Ingredients for Butter Cookies (Serves 4–5 people / Approx. 25 cookies)
- Butter (unsalted) ½ cup (100 grams)
- Soft powdered sugar (powdered sugar) ½ cup
- 1 cup refined flour
- Cornflour 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla essence ½ tsp
- If you don't have cornflour, whole wheat flour will do.
Step-by-Step Butter Cookies Recipe
Cream the butter and sugar: Combine the softened butter and powdered sugar in a bowl. Beat with an electric whisk or by hand for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. This gives the cookies an airy texture.
Using the dry ingredients: Whisk the flour and cornflour thoroughly in a separate bowl. Add this mixture to the butter mixture and fold it in with a spatula. The dough should be soft and smooth. If the dough seems dry, add 1 tablespoon of milk.
Shaping butter cookies: You can make butter cookies in two easy ways. For bakery-style designs, place the dough in a piping bag and use a star nozzle. Then, choose a suitable size and spread it on a baking tray. With your other hand, form small balls and press them into place.
Bake the butter cookies: In a microwave/OTG, set the temperature to 160°C and time it for 12-15 minutes. In an air fryer, set the temperature to 150°C and time it for 10-12 minutes. Remove immediately when the edges begin to turn golden. Do not overbake, or the texture will become tough.
Cool the butter cookies on a wire rack. Soft and delicious when warm, they're crisp and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Store these cookies in an airtight glass container. They'll stay fresh for up to 20 days.