Description
Simple and delicious butter cookies with a hint of salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
- If desired, sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: French butter cookies, salted butter cookies, shortbread, simple cookies, easy baking, classic cookies