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French Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Butter Cookies Recipe to Wow Guests

Experience the irresistible melt-in-your-mouth goodness of French Butter Cookies with this simple recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Can be substituted with applesauce for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract is an alternative
  • 1 pinch Salt Optional if using salted butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

How to Make French Butter Cookies
  1. Begin by creaming together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  3. Gradually add in the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until the dough just comes together.
  4. Shape the dough into a log, wrap it in parchment paper, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Optional: Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar for added elegance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to chill the dough to prevent spreading and use room temperature butter for the best texture.

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