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French Salted Butter Cookies

French Salted Butter Cookies: Your New Favorite Treat

These French Salted Butter Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery richness and a touch of sea salt, perfect 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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitution: Use high-quality salted butter for enhanced flavor but reduce additional salt.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitution: For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free all-purpose blend.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt More can be sprinkled on top before baking for added saltiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Substitution: Almond extract can be used for a different flavor profile.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • sharp knife
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually sift in the flour and mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  4. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the baking sheet.
  6. Lightly sprinkle each cookie slice with flaky sea salt before baking.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown; let rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect with a cup of Earl Grey tea and can be stored for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

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