French Butter Cookies: Easy Recipe for Irresistible Treats at Home
Delight in the rich, buttery flavor of these simple French butter cookies, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 large egg yolk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, combining until a dough forms.
- Form the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in citrus zest or chocolate chips.
- Be careful not to over-bake the cookies to maintain their tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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