Description
Discover the art of baking French Butter Cookies, or “Sablé Breton,” from Brittany. These crumbly, buttery treats melt in your mouth and are perfect with tea or coffee. Learn how to make them step-by-step with simple ingredients and elevate your baking game.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons (140g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Blend softened butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Mix in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate Flour: Sift in flour and gently mix to form a soft dough.
- Chill Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Shape and Freeze: Divide dough into two logs (4 inches long, 1 inch in diameter), wrap, and freeze for 45 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Coat with Sugar: Roll chilled dough logs in granulated sugar until coated.
- Slice and Bake: Slice logs into 3/8-inch rounds, place on parchment-lined baking sheet, and bake for 15-18 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a citrusy twist, add lemon or orange zest to the dough.
- Dip baked cookies in chocolate for an indulgent variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
