Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery goodness of these classic French Butter Cookies, known as Sablés Breton. With a delicate crumb and a hint of sweetness, these shortbread-like treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 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 Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift in flour and salt, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Chill the Dough: Divide dough, shape into logs or disks, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven, roll out dough, cut into shapes, place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Egg Wash and Score: Brush cookies with egg wash, score with a fork in a crosshatch pattern.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes at 350°F until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra crisp edge, chill cut cookies before baking for 10 minutes.
- Enhance flavor with lemon zest or almond extract for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
