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French Salted Butter Cookies

Heavenly French Salted Butter Cookies You’ll Love to Make

Indulge in these French Salted Butter Cookies, a perfect blend of sweet and savory that are easy to make and deliciously irresistible.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use high-quality butter for the best flavor and creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Essential for sweetness and helps achieve golden edges; no substitution recommended.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour This forms the base of the cookies; substitute with a gluten-free flour blend if necessary.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Enhances the cookie's rich buttery taste and adds a savory touch to the sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Adds depth and warmth; feel free to swap with almond extract for a different flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • plastic wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Classic French Salted Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the pure vanilla extract until just incorporated.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and mix until just combined.
  5. Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt before baking.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges.
  9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

Chill the dough well to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking. Adjust the amount of flaky sea salt to customize the sweet-salty balance.

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