Description
French Salted Butter Cookies, also known as sablés bretons, are delicate, crumbly shortbread biscuits made with rich, salted butter and sugar. They have a tender texture, with a crisp first bite that melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.
Ingredients
Unsalted butter + salt
– Provides flavor & richness
All-purpose flour
– Keeps structure light yet tender
Powdered sugar
– Creates tender dough & golden crust
Egg yolk
– Adds silkiness and golden color
Vanilla extract
– Offers subtle aroma (optional)
Instructions
- Cream the butter & sugar: Mix until light and fluffy, then add the egg yolk and vanilla.
- Gradually fold in flour: Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate to firm it up for easier rolling.
- Cut and shape: Roll out the dough, cut into desired shapes, and mark with a fork.
- Bake: Until lightly golden around the edges. Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier creaming.
- For a richer flavor, you can use salted butter instead of adding salt separately.
- Experiment with different cookie cutter shapes for visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg