Mary Berry 3-Ingredient Fork Cookies
Mary Berry’s 3-Ingredient Fork Cookies are buttery shortbread-style biscuits made using only butter, sugar, and flour. They are shaped into small balls, pressed with a fork to create a signature pattern, and baked until golden. These cookies are light, crisp, and perfect with a cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g unsalted butter (softened)
- 50g caster sugar
- 150g self-raising flour
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and caster sugar together until light and creamy.
Step 3: Add the Flour
- Sift the self-raising flour into the mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Step 4: Shape the Cookies
- Roll the dough into small balls (about the size of a walnut) and place them on the prepared baking tray.
- Use a fork to gently press down each ball, creating an indented pattern.
Step 5: Bake Until Golden
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies turn a light golden color.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Enjoy these buttery fork cookies with tea or coffee, or store them for later!