Description
Indulge in the irresistible Melt-in-Your-Mouth French Salted Butter Cookies, a delectable treat that harmonizes sweet and salty flavors. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy night at home. With their rich buttery taste and soft, tender crumb, they promise to impress everyone who tries them. Plus, this easy recipe requires minimal ingredients and offers the flexibility to customize with your favorite mix-ins. Elevate your dessert game with these gourmet delights that are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted French butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (for dough)
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, chopped nuts, citrus zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sea salt, and optional zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while mixing on low speed.
- Fold in your choice of mix-ins until evenly distributed.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg