Description
French salted butter cookies, also known as sablés, offer a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness, with a buttery and tender texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted French butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or fleur de sel)
- Additional sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy and light.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
- Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to help maintain shape while baking.
- Once chilled, roll tablespoon-sized portions into balls and place them on the baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie for an extra burst of flavor.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn golden while the centers stay soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy alongside your favorite tea or coffee.
Notes
- Use high-quality French butter for an authentic taste.
- Chilling the dough ensures the cookies retain their shape while baking.
- For a more pronounced flavor, you can use fleur de sel as a finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
