Description
French Butter Cookies, known as ‘Sablés,’ are a classic French pastry made primarily with butter, sugar, and flour, resulting in a rich and crumbly texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Cream the softened unsalted butter, add powdered sugar, mix in vanilla extract and salt, then combine with whisked flour and cornstarch.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough, roll into logs, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line a baking sheet with parchment paper, slice the chilled dough into rounds.
- Bake the Cookies: Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining cookie shape.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
- Freezing cookies is an option for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: French Butter Cookies, Sablés, baking, dessert, cookies