Description
A cozy delight that fills your home with a rich buttery aroma, these French salted butter cookies are simple to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- To taste, flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Dough can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For decorative cookies, roll into a log and slice before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg