French Salted Butter Cookies
Indulge in the exquisite taste of French Salted Butter Cookies—warm, buttery delights with a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors. These cookies melt in your mouth, offering a delightful crunch of flaky sea salt in every bite. Ideal for any occasion or simply as a treat for yourself, they evoke cherished memories of home-baked goodness. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or customize with chocolate chips for an extra twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate flour mixed with baking powder and sea salt until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Sprinkle warm cookies with flaky sea salt and allow to cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - For added flair, mix in chocolate chips or nuts before baking. - Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor and texture. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.