Description
Experience the bliss of homemade French Salted Butter Cookies, where buttery goodness meets a hint of sea salt in every melt-in-your-mouth bite. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed alone or shared with friends over a cup of tea or coffee. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll create delicious morsels that will leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in vanilla extract and sea salt until well combined.
- Gradually add sifted flour and baking powder, mixing on low speed until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg