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French Salted Butter Cookies

French Salted Butter Cookies: Crunchy Sweetness You’ll Love

These French Salted Butter Cookies combine sweet and salty flavors, creating an irresistible treat perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted French Butter Substitute with unsalted butter if unavailable.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can give a deeper flavor.
  • 1 large Large Egg A flax egg offers a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is recommended for best flavor experience.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour A gluten-free flour blend works for gluten-free versions.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Can be omitted if using self-rising flour.
  • 3/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Flaked sea salt is ideal for topping.
For Topping
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Sea Salt Sprinkling on top before baking adds texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened unsalted French butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt until evenly blended.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a soft dough forms.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  7. Once chilled, roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  8. Sprinkle a small pinch of additional sea salt on top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown but centers remain slightly soft.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  11. Enjoy your French Salted Butter Cookies with a beverage or on their own!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality unsalted French butter for the best flavor. Chill the dough to help maintain shape and prevent spreading while baking.

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