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French Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Buttery French Butter Cookies to Melt Your Heart

Delight in these French Butter Cookies, a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup high-quality unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Prepare the dough
  1. Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and salt, mix until combined. Gradually incorporate flour until a soft dough forms.
Shape and chill
  1. Divide the dough into two portions, roll each into a log, wrap in parchment paper, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Slice and bake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the chilled logs into 1/4-inch rounds and arrange on baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden.
Cool
  1. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5IUIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough thoroughly and watch the bake time closely to maintain a tender texture.

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