French Butter Cookies from Joy of Baking
Delight in the classic elegance of French Butter Cookies, lovingly adapted from Joy of Baking, a recipe that highlights the simplicity of premium ingredients. These melt-in-your-mouth cookies feature a rich, buttery base, enhanced by the warmth of pure vanilla extract and a touch of salt for balance. Handcrafted with ease, the dough is shaped into logs, chilled to perfection, and sliced into delicate rounds for uniform baking. With a golden edge and tender crumb, these cookies are a sophisticated treat perfect for afternoon tea, holiday platters, or anytime indulgence. Quick to prepare with minimal ingredients, this French Butter Cookie recipe is ideal for home bakers seeking a taste of Parisian charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 grams All-purpose flour
- 226 grams Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 pieces Egg yolks
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and egg yolks to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide it into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a log about 1.5 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Wrap the logs tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Remove the dough logs from the refrigerator. Using a sharp knife, slice the logs into 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space between cookies.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
127 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.1 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 12 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
