Craving a quick and easy dessert but don’t want to turn on the oven? These Super Easy Stovetop Butter Cookies are the answer! With just a few simple ingredients, you can make these delightful cookies in no time. The dough is shaped and cooked directly on the stovetop, resulting in a buttery, crumbly texture that’s perfect for a sweet snack or an after-dinner treat. These cookies are great for unexpected guests or a last-minute dessert craving. Let’s get started!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup salt (for lining the pan during stovetop cooking)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a spacious mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together until the mixture is light and airy, which should take around 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and blend until everything is thoroughly incorporated
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should have a smooth texture without being tacky. If it feels overly sticky, incorporate additional flour gradually, adding one tablespoon at a time.
2. Shape the Cookies:
- Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You can use a teaspoon to scoop out the dough for uniform cookies.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or use a fork to create a decorative pattern on top.
3. Prepare the Pan:
- Take a heavy-bottomed skillet or non-stick pan with a lid. Spread the 1 cup of salt evenly across the bottom of the skillet. This layer of salt will act as a barrier to provide even heat and prevent the cookies from burning.
- Place a small heatproof rack or a metal stand on top of the salt to elevate the cookies from direct heat.
4. Cook the Cookies:
- Place the shaped cookies on a piece of parchment paper, making sure they don’t touch each other. Carefully place the parchment paper with the cookies on top of the heatproof rack inside the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Turn the heat to the lowest setting on your stovetop and let the cookies cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
- Keep an eye on the cookies as stovetop heat can vary. You may need to rotate the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.
5. Cool and Serve:
- Once the cookies are done, carefully lift the parchment paper with the cookies out of the skillet and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- The cookies will be soft when hot but will firm up as they cool.
6. Enjoy:
- Serve the cookies as a delightful snack or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.
Conclusion
These Super Easy Stovetop Butter Cookies are a quick and delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the need for an oven. The buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and subtle vanilla flavor make them irresistible. Perfect for when you’re short on time or don’t want to heat up the kitchen, these cookies are sure to become a favorite go-to recipe. Enjoy baking (and eating) these delightful treats!
Super Easy Stovetop Butter Cookies
These Super Easy Stovetop Butter Cookies aremelt-in-your-mouth delicious with a rich buttery flavor and a hint of vanilla.Made with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies are quick to prepare anddon't require an oven.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- ⅔ cup powdered sugar
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup salt for lining the pan during stovetop cooking
Instructions
Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a spacious mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together until the mixture is light and airy, which should take around 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and blend until everything is thoroughly incorporated
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. The dough should have a smooth texture without being tacky. If it feels overly sticky, incorporate additional flour gradually, adding one tablespoon at a time.
Shape the Cookies:
- Divide the dough into small, equal-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You can use a teaspoon to scoop out the dough for uniform cookies.
- Flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or use a fork to create a decorative pattern on top.
Prepare the Pan:
- Take a heavy-bottomed skillet or non-stick pan with a lid. Spread the 1 cup of salt evenly across the bottom of the skillet. This layer of salt will act as a barrier to provide even heat and prevent the cookies from burning.
- Place a small heatproof rack or a metal stand on top of the salt to elevate the cookies from direct heat.
Cook the Cookies:
- Place the shaped cookies on a piece of parchment paper, making sure they don’t touch each other. Carefully place the parchment paper with the cookies on top of the heatproof rack inside the skillet.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid. Turn the heat to the lowest setting on your stovetop and let the cookies cook for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.
- Keep an eye on the cookies as stovetop heat can vary. You may need to rotate the pan occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Cool and Serve:
- Once the cookies are done, carefully lift the parchment paper with the cookies out of the skillet and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- The cookies will be soft when hot but will firm up as they cool.
Enjoy:
- Serve the cookies as a delightful snack or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.