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A stack of golden brown French Salted Butter Cookies sprinkled with coarse salt on a speckled plate.

French Salted Butter Cookies

These cookies are a simple yet elegant treat, perfect with coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 250 g unsalted butter softened
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For Finishing
  • 1 tbsp flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
  8. Cut out shapes using your desired cookie cutters.
  9. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
  10. Sprinkle the tops with flaky sea salt.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  12. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.