Name: French Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: – 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sweetness and a crispy edge; – 1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons salted butter provides the rich, creamy base; use high-quality butter for best results, or add 1/2 teaspoon salt if using unsalted; – 3 egg yolks, separated two for mixing into the dough and one for brushing on top to add a golden shine; – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic flavor that enhances the buttery notes; – 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour forms the dough’s structure, with additional flour for dusting the surface

Ingredients

– 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for sweetness and a crispy edge

– 1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons salted butter provides the rich, creamy base; use high-quality butter for best results, or add 1/2 teaspoon salt if using unsalted

– 3 egg yolks, separated two for mixing into the dough and one for brushing on top to add a golden shine

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract adds a warm, aromatic flavor that enhances the buttery notes

– 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour forms the dough’s structure, with additional flour for dusting the surface

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Instructions

1-First: beat the 1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons of salted butter with 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar until it’s light and fluffy this usually takes a few minutes with a mixer.

2-Next: mix in 2 of the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to build a smooth base.

3-Gradually add the 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to form the dough, being careful not to overmix.

4-Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness, then cut it into rounds about 2.25 inches in diameter.

5-Place these on a baking sheet and beat the remaining egg yolk to brush over the tops for that golden finish.

6-Add a traditional crosshatch pattern with a fork for extra charm.

7-Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes until they turn a deep golden color, yielding around 20 treats.

8-Let them cool on a wire rack to keep their crisp edges and tender center.

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Notes

🧈 Use high-quality salted butter for the best flavor; if using unsalted butter, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the dough.
❄️ Dough can be rolled and frozen between parchment papers before baking to maintain freshness.
🥚 Brushing egg yolk on the cookies before baking gives them a beautiful golden color and enhances the classic look.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 140
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 55mg