Description
French Butter Cookies are crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth treats with a delicate texture and rich flavor. Perfect for pairing with tea or coffee, these classic cookies are simple to make yet elegant enough for gifting or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting or chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate once cooled.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in lemon or orange zest.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy creaming.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg