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French Salted Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Buttery French Salted Butter Cookies Recipe

Indulge in these French Salted Butter Cookies, a delightful treat with a rich buttery flavor and a touch of flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Avoid substitutions
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt For topping
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Knife
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and blend. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour until just combined.
  3. Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on the baking sheet.
  5. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each cookie slice and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
  6. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for the best texture. Chilling dough is crucial to prevent spreading during baking.

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