Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Authentic French Salted Butter Cookies, known as Sablés Bretons. These cookies are rich, buttery, and have a subtly sweet flavor that would make the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Granulated sugar
Egg yolks
Vanilla extract
Lemon zest
Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and sugar together until well combined.
- Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and lemon zest, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut out your desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle lightly with sea salt flakes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra touch, experiment with different flavors by adding spices or nuts to the dough.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: French cookies, Salted butter cookies, Sablés Bretons, Dessert recipe, Authentic cookies