Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery flavor of these Authentic French Salted Butter Cookies, also known as Sablés Bretons. Perfectly crumbly and irresistibly delicious, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
granulated sugar
egg yolks
vanilla extract
lemon zest
sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually incorporate the flour, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, fold in vanilla extract and lemon zest for added flavor.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each cookie for an added touch of flavor.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality salted butter. Adjust the baking time based on your oven for perfectly baked cookies.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Sablés Bretons, French cookies, salted butter cookies, dessert recipes, baking, authentic French, cookies