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French Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Butter Cookies for Any Occasion

Classic French Butter Cookies are effortlessly elegant and deliciously buttery, making them perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar or powdered sugar for a softer cookie
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour do not substitute for classic texture
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract for a unique flavor
  • Pinch Salt omit if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Refrigerator
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for French Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt to the mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the flour, mixing on low speed until just combined without overmixing.
  5. Form the dough into a log, wrap in parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into rounds about 1/4 inch thick and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cookies to come to room temperature before serving, and store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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