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Decadent Delights: Mastering French Salted Butter Cookies at Home

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Delicious French Salted Butter Cookies with a perfect balance of sweet and salty.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla and salt, mixing well.
  3. Whisk together flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture.
  5. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Scoop and shape the dough into 1-inch balls.
  8. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is softened for best results.
  • Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining cookie shape.
  • Cookies will firm up as they cool.
  • Author: Jenny
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg