French Butter Cookies
Crisp, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth tender, these French butter cookies are an easy yet elegant treat perfect for any season. They’re made with simple pantry staples and come together in just a few steps.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg yolk for brushing tops
Instructions
- Beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in egg yolks and vanilla until smooth.
- Whisk flour and salt separately, then slowly mix into butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Divide dough in half, shape into disks, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough to ¼ inch thick, cut into shapes, and place on lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten yolk, bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on sheet 2 minutes, then transfer to rack.