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French Salted Butter Cookies

Classic French Sablés featuring a tender, sandy texture and the rich, savory-sweet flavor of premium salted butter. Perfect with coffee.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack, Tea Time
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup salted butter high quality (like Kerrygold), softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks large, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Glaze & Topping
  • 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tsp water
  • 2 tbsp coarse sugar or pearl sugar, for sprinkling

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, cream the softened salted butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
  2. Add the 2 egg yolks and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and glossy.
  3. Sift together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Turn dough onto a surface, shape into a log approx 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours (essential for texture).
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Slice the chilled log into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Arrange on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  7. Brush the tops with the egg yolk wash. Use a fork to score a crisscross pattern on top. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are deep golden brown. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

If using unsalted butter, add 1/2 tsp of sea salt to the flour mixture.