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French Salted Butter Cookies

French Salted Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Irresistible French Salted Butter Cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use high-quality, creamy butter for rich flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness to balance the richness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; can swap with cake flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle to enhance flavor; adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Elevates flavor profile; can use almond extract.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp knife

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 the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add all-purpose flour while mixing on low speed until the dough is soft.
  5. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on the baking sheet.
  7. Sprinkle each cookie with flaky sea salt before baking.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough is crucial to maintain shape and enhance flavor. Adjust the amount of sea salt to your liking.

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