Description
French Salted Butter Cookies are a simple yet elegant treat that combines rich butter with the perfect touch of sea salt. These crispy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies offer a delightful balance of sweet and salty, making them perfect for any occasion.
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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, stirring continuously until a dough forms.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape while baking.
- After chilling, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Lightly sprinkle the tops of each dough ball with a pinch of sea salt for an extra flavor boost.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a twist, add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or citrus zest.
- Ensure the cookies are golden at the edges but still soft in the center for the perfect texture.
- If you’re short on time, chill the dough for less time, but the cookies will hold better with a full 30-minute chill.
- If you’re making these cookies vegan, swap the butter for a plant-based butter and use a flax egg substitute.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- If you prefer a more intense salty flavor, add a bit more sea salt to the dough or top the cookies with extra salt before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
