French Salted Butter Cookies
French salted butter cookies, also known as sablés, are a delightful treat combining rich, creamy butter with a subtle touch of sea salt for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227 grams) salted butter
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (227 grams) of salted butter and 3/4 cup (150 grams) of granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Mix in 1 large egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- Gradually add 2 cups (250 grams) of all-purpose flour. Mix until a smooth dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
[‘Use cold butter for the best texture.’, ‘Chill the dough to prevent spreading in the oven.’, ‘Use a light touch when sprinkling sea salt on top.’, ‘Experiment with dough thickness for desired cookie texture.’, ‘Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4.5
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Protein: 2
Keywords: French salted butter cookies, sablés, buttery cookies, easy dessert, sea salt cookies