Description
Delicate French butter cookies melt with buttery elegance, showcasing classic Parisian simplicity. Crisp edges and rich flavor invite sweet memories, promising a delightful crunch you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a spacious mixing vessel, whipping until the mixture achieves a pillowy, aerated consistency.
- Incorporate egg yolk and vanilla essence, stirring until thoroughly integrated and smooth.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, gently mixing until the ingredients form a cohesive dough mass.
- Compress the dough into a compact disk, encase completely in plastic membrane, and allow to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, permitting the gluten to relax and flavors to meld.
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing baking surfaces with parchment paper to prevent adherence.
- Transfer the chilled dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, carefully rolling to approximately quarter-inch thickness.
- Utilize a circular cookie cutter to extract precise shapes, positioning each delicate round onto the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing.
- For an enhanced aesthetic, delicately brush cookie surfaces with a whisked egg yolk glaze, creating a lustrous golden finish.
- Position the tray in the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes until edges transform into a pale, burnished golden tone.
- Allow cookies to rest momentarily on the baking sheet, then meticulously transfer to a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing without overmixing.
- Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain crisp, delicate cookie edges during baking.
- Use high-quality European-style butter for authentic rich, buttery flavor and superior texture.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or rolling in fine sugar before baking for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg