Authentic French Salted Butter Cookies
Classic French sablés bretons made with rich salted butter, egg yolks, and flaky sea salt for a tender, crumbly cookie.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup European-style salted butter softened
- 0.66 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Cream butter and sugar until pale and smooth.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Whisk flour, salt, and baking powder separately.
- Mix dry ingredients into butter mixture until dough forms.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
- Slice or cut dough and place on lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality European butter for best flavor.