Description
Delicate and rich, these French Butter Cookies embody nostalgia and love with their luxurious buttery flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature butter until creamy and fluffy.
- Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt, then slowly incorporate into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Scoop and shape the dough into small balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Enjoy with your favorite beverage.
Notes
For a touch of elegance, roll the dough balls in granulated sugar before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, French cookies, butter cookies, dessert, baking