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These French butter cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat, and you only need a few everyday ingredients to make them. They are buttery and crispy, and sure to be a hit with everyone.
The cookies are surprisingly easy, and the best part is that all the magic happens in one bowl! And for a fun presentation, stamp them with the word โButterโ or use a fork to make a simple cross pattern.
Enjoy them as a delicious afternoon snack, or add them to lunchboxes and dessert trays. You can even crumble them onto cupcakes and ice cream for an irresistible bite.
โค๏ธ Why Youโll Love French Butter Cookies
- Easy recipe with a few simple ingredients.
- Allergy-friendly (no egg).
- Great size for lunchboxes and dessert platters.
- Cute design.
French Butter Cookies Ingredients
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- Plain flour: Plain white flour (all-purpose).
- Cane sugar: Or granulated.
- Butter: Cubed and cold. I use salted, but unsalted butter is fine, too.
- Sea salt: Just a little to balance the sweetness.
- Baking powder: To give the cookies a little lift.
- Heavy cream: Hydrates the dough and adds creamy flavor.
How to Make French Butter Cookies
- Prepare the dough: Add all the ingredients apart from the cream. It will resemble sand. Add the cream and gather the dough. Stick the dough in the fridge for 1-1.5 hours.
- Roll out the dough and cut out the cookies with the round cutter.
- Stamp the word โButterโ using a cookie stamp.
- Bake at 175ยฐC (347ยฐF) with the fan on for 10 minutes, until slightly golden. Allow to cool on a rack.
Tips for Success
- Make sure the butter is cold.
- Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack to crisp up.
Possible Variations
- Flour: Swap for whole-wheat flour or Tipo 00.
- Cane sugar: Or granulated sugar.
- Round cookie cutter: Try a fluted cutter instead. You can also use smaller or larger round cutters, but adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Add-ins: Add vanilla extract, top with egg wash (for a glossy finish), or melted chocolate.
- Presentation: Sandwich two cookies with Nutella or ice cream for a delicious treat.
How to Store Leftovers
Keep leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
FAQs
Around 5 days.
Absolutely, adjust the bake time accordingly.
Yes, they are called โsablรฉsโ because of their sandy texture, and originate from Brittany in France.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes more until itโs easier to work with.
Use a cookie stamp or a fork to make a cross pattern.
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Recipe at a Glance
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 50 cookies (approximately)
French Butter Cookies
Ingredientsย
- 200 grams plain flour
- 80 grams cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 100 grams butter, cold
- 55 ml heavy cream
Instructionsย
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, sea salt, and butter in a medium-sized bowl.
- The mixture will resemble sand in texture.
- Add the cream and gather the dough into a ball.
- Cover the dough in plastic wrap.
- Stick the cookie dough in the fridge for 1-1.5 hours.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment paper until it's about 3-4 mm (1/8 inch).
- Preheat the oven to 175ยฐC (347ยฐF) fan.
- Cut out the cookies with the round cutter.
- Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Press the 'BUTTER' stamp into the center of each cookie.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until slightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack.
- Repeat the process with the leftover dough.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
