Description
Indulge in these delightful French salted butter cookies that balance rich butteriness with a hint of salt.
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter (1 cup)
- Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
- Brown Sugar (1/4 cup)
- All-Purpose Flour (2 1/4 cups)
- Sea Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)
- Egg (1 large)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and sea salt, then gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For a salted version, use salted butter and reduce added salt. Consider using chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, baking, dessert, French cookies, salted butter cookies
