French Butter Cookies
These French Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and delicately sweet with a crisp-tender texture. Perfect with tea or coffee, they offer a touch of Parisian charm in every bite—ideal for gifting, holidays, or everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 50–55 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and place on baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges just begin to turn golden.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add lemon zest for a citrus twist.
- Dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate for elegance.
- Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a nutty flavor.
- Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar before baking for texture.
- Make sandwich cookies with jam or ganache for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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