Description
French Butter Cookies (Sablés Breton) are tender, melt-in-your-mouth cookies with crisp edges and rich, buttery flavor. Made with just a few ingredients, these classic treats are elegant, simple, and perfect with tea or coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks (plus 1 extra yolk for brushing, optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp milk or water (optional, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Sift in flour and salt. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds or roll out and cut with cookie cutters.
- Place cookies on prepared sheet. Brush tops with egg yolk mixed with milk if desired.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on tray for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Add citrus zest or almond extract for variation.
- Dip cooled cookies in chocolate for a festive touch.
- Score tops or use a cookie stamp for a decorative finish.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top for extra texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
