Description

French Butter Cookies, or Sablés Breton, are classic shortbread-style cookies from Brittany, France. Rich with butter and delicately crumbly, these golden treats are perfect with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 large egg yolks (plus 1 for brushing)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out dough to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.
Place cookies on prepared sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg yolk and create a crosshatch pattern with a fork.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.
Chilling the dough ensures the cookies hold their shape during baking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.