French Butter Cookies (Sablés Breton) Recipe
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these classic French Butter Cookies, also known as Sablés Breton. These delectable treats are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: 30 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift in the flour and salt, mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the dough: Divide the dough in half, shape into disks, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and roll: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out dough, cut into rounds, and place on baking sheets.
- Egg wash and bake: Brush tops with egg wash, create a crosshatch pattern, bake for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more traditional touch, add a pinch of lemon zest or a splash of rum to the dough.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
