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french butter cookies easy buttery and delicious
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: General
Description
These delicate French butter cookies are infused with bright lemon and sweet honey, finished with a delightful almond crunch. They’re incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 200 g (1⅔ cups) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure and a tender crumb.
- 50 g (⅓ cup) Toasted Almond Flour: Adds nutty flavor and texture.
- 150 g (⅔ cup) Unsalted Butter, Softened: Key to a tender cookie.
- 100 g (½ cup) Granulated Sugar: Provides sweetness and a fluffy texture.
- 1 Large Egg: Acts as a binder and adds richness.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Alcohol-Free Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor.
- Zest of 1 Lemon: Adds bright, citrusy flavor.
- Pinch of Salt: Balances sweetness and enhances flavors.
- 80 g (⅓ cup) Honey: Provides natural sweetness and color to the glaze.
- 30 g (2 tbsp) Powdered Sugar: Adds sweetness to the glaze.
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice: Adds acidity to the glaze.
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Orange Blossom Water (Alcohol-Free): Adds a subtle floral note.
- 20 g (2 tbsp) Toasted Almond Slivers, Chopped: Provides crunch and visual appeal.
- Powdered Sugar for Dusting: Final touch of sweetness.
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream butter and sugar for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Fold in flour and almond flour until a smooth dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Shape into a log, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice & Arrange: Slice dough and arrange cookies on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: Combine honey, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and orange blossom water; heat until smooth.
- Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze over warm cookies, sprinkle with almonds, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough. Toasting the almonds intensifies their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg