French Butter Cookies Recipe

Melt-in-your-mouth French Butter Cookies! These adorable button-shaped cookies are everything you crave in a buttery treat. Made with brown sugar for a rich caramel flavor and a stunning turbinado sugar edge, they're as delightful to look at as they are to eat. Four perfectly placed holes create a charming button effect before baking. This recipe elevates the classic butter cookie to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 165 mins
Calories 56.7 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for French Butter Cookies

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How to Make French Butter Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Using a fork, make four holes in each cookie to resemble buttons.
  8. Sprinkle turbinado sugar generously around the edges of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Butter Cookies?

French Butter Cookies takes about 185 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 165 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Butter Cookies?

French Butter Cookies has approximately 56.7 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Butter Cookies?

The key ingredients for French Butter Cookies are Butter, Light Brown Sugar, Egg, Vanilla Extract, Flour, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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