French Butter Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats You’ll Love
Discover the delightful world of French butter cookies, a classic treat that melts in your mouth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolks, vanilla, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough forms.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and cut into desired shapes.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding almond extract.
- These cookies can be decorated with icing or sprinkles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: French Butter Cookies