Description
Classic French butter cookies that are crisp, rich, and melt in your mouth. Made with just 5 basic ingredients for a simple yet delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar (sifted before measuring)
- 1 egg yolk (at room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose or cake flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until pale and light.
- Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour and mix to form a soft dough.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Divide dough into 2 pieces and roll each into a 4-inch log.
- Wrap logs in plastic wrap and freeze for 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Roll logs in granulated sugar and slice into ⅜-inch pieces.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Store in an airtight jar for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing.
- Sift flour for a lighter texture.
- Chilling dough helps maintain shape during baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg