French Salted Butter Cookies
Delicious French cookies with a perfect balance of sweetness and a subtle salty touch, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is softened but not melted.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt If using salted butter, reduce added salt.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Add gradually to avoid overmixing.
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling For the salty finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
- Scoop small balls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each cookie.
- Press each ball down slightly and sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Freeze dough or baked cookies for longer storage.