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French Salted Butter Cookies

French Salted Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

These French Salted Butter Cookies feature a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a hint of sea salt, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
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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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Use high-quality butter for the richest flavor.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Foundation of the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt For sprinkling on top.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances buttery flavor.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • sharp knife
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar using a mixer for 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add pure vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until just combined, forming a soft, slightly sticky dough.
  5. Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  6. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkling flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are light golden and centers are pale.
  8. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality unsalted butter for best results. Do not skip chilling the dough to ensure the cookies hold their shape.

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