Description
Delightful mini butter cookies from France melt with rich, buttery elegance in just two bites. Crisp edges and delicate centers invite sweet moments of pure culinary pleasure you’ll savor with each tender crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 grams / 8.82 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 grams / 3.53 ounces) granulated sugar
Flavor and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate for drizzling or dipping
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350F (175C) and cover baking trays with parchment paper for seamless cookie release.
- Transform butter and sugar into a light, airy mixture using an electric mixer, incorporating vanilla extract for rich flavor. Gently fold in flour and salt, mixing until the dough forms a cohesive texture without overmixing.
- Craft miniature dough spheres using a teaspoon measure, rolling between palms to create uniform balls. Arrange these delicate orbs on prepared trays, leaving space between each cookie. Employ a fork or flat-bottomed glass to create charming indentations, pressing gently to flatten each ball.
- Slide trays into the preheated oven, monitoring closely for the perfect golden edge. Bake for 10-12 minutes, ensuring cookies remain pale and delicate without excessive browning.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a brief 5-minute cooling period, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling. Elevate the presentation by dusting with powdered sugar, drizzling melted chocolate, or sprinkling decorative toppings once the cookies have reached room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing without overmixing.
- Use a light hand when incorporating flour to keep cookies tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicate.
- Chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping if it feels too soft, preventing cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding lemon zest, almond extract, or finely chopped nuts to the basic dough for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 113
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 0.1 g
- Fat: 8.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.5 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg