Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of French Salted Butter Cookies with this amazing ultimate recipe. These cookies are buttery, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced with a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted French butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt (or fleur de sel, if available)
Additional sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a homogenous mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Mix Together: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes. This step will help the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Shape the Cookies: Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Add Topping Salt: Lightly sprinkle the tops of each dough ball with a pinch of sea salt for an extra flavor kick.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your fresh batch of French Salted Butter Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: French Salted Butter Cookies, Cookies, Dessert, Baking, French Cuisine
