Classic French Salted Butter Cookies
Delightful buttery cookies that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened salted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Shape the dough into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice chilled dough into rounds and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with egg yolk.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, experiment with almond extract or lemon zest. Don’t skip the chilling step to help cookies maintain shape while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg