Description
Rich, buttery classic French sablés made with only five simple ingredients and known for their tender crumb and signature salty-sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted European-style butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt (for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Beat the softened salted butter and sugar together until creamy.
- 2. Mix in the egg yolks until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 3. Add the flour and mix just until a soft dough forms do not overmix.
- 4. Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- 5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 6. Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on prepared sheets.
- 7. Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
- 8. Bake for 12–15 minutes or until edges turn pale golden.
- 9. Cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use high-fat European-style butter.
- Dough can be frozen for up to 2 months slice and bake directly from frozen.
- Add lemon zest or vanilla for a subtle twist without losing the classic taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: sables bretons, French butter cookies, salted butter cookies