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French Salted Butter Cookies

French Salted Butter Cookies: A Sweet, Salty Delight

Classic French Salted Butter Cookies are a delicious balance of sweet and salty flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 large Egg Yolk room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose or Cake Flour avoid self-rising flour
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and pale.
  2. Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully blended.
  3. Sift in the flour to form a soft dough, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into two portions, roll each into a log, and freeze for 45 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 356°F (180°C) and roll the logs in granulated sugar.
  7. Slice the logs into ⅜ inch thick rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the tray for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or refrigerated for 1 week. They can also be frozen for 1 month for longer storage.

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