French Salted Butter Cookies
French Salted Butter Cookies are delicate, buttery cookies with a hint of sea salt, delivering a perfect balance of sweet and savory in every bite.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Cream butter with powdered and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- 4. Gradually add flour and pinch of salt, mixing until just combined.
- 5. Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
- 6. Flatten gently with a fork or bottom of a glass.
- 7. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- 8. Bake 12-15 minutes until edges start to turn golden.
- 9. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
- Use high-quality butter for best flavor.
- Sprinkling flaky sea salt on top enhances taste.
- Store in airtight container to maintain crispness.
- Perfect with tea or coffee.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: french butter cookies, salted butter cookies, delicate cookies, tea cookies