French Butter Cookies
These delightful French butter cookies are rich, buttery, and crips, making them perfect for any occasion or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature for better mixing.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar This helps to create a light and fluffy mixture.
- 2 large egg yolks Add one at a time for better incorporation.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Gives a lovely flavor to the cookies.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Sift if necessary to prevent lumps.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
- powdered sugar for dusting Optional, for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Use a piping bag fitted with a star tip or roll the dough into small balls for shaping.
- For piped cookies, squeeze the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming small rosettes or straight lines about 1 inch apart. For rolled cookies, slightly flatten the balls.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are light golden.
- Remove from oven, let cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container lined with parchment for freshness. Cookies can be kept at room temperature for a week or refrigerated for two weeks. Freezing is also possible for up to three months. You can add flavors like lemon zest or nut extracts for variety.