Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of French salted butter cookies, a perfect blend of buttery sweetness and a hint of salt that creates an unforgettable treat. These easy-to-make cookies, with their golden-brown edges and melt-in-your-mouth texture, are ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or simply enjoying a cozy day at home. Their enchanting aroma will fill your kitchen, tempting everyone to join in on the delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus more for topping)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle lightly with sea salt before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg