Description
Delightful French Salted Butter Cookies with a crispy exterior and melt-in-your-mouth center, featuring a perfect blend of sweetness and a touch of sea salt.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and sea salt. Gradually add this dry mix to the butter mixture, blending until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the aroma fills your kitchen.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality butter and let the dough chill for 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg