Homemade Salted Butter Cookie Recipe

Published on 27 June 2024

Make delicious homemade salted butter cookies with our easy recipe and our cookie cutter.

Before you begin, we highly recommend using a kitchen scale for the best results.

For the best results, avoid using baking powder. Dough that rises during baking may cause the details on your cookies to disappear.

Step 1 :

Start by whisking together the 50 g of softened salted butter, 60 g of granulated sugar and the egg yolk until well combined.

Step 2 :

Gradually add the 100 g of flour in two additions and mix by hand until a smooth, even dough forms.

Step 3 :

Finally, roll out the dough to a thickness of 4–5 mm (3/16 inch) on a silicone baking mat and lightly dust the dough with flour. You can also use a rolling pin with adjustable rings to achieve an even thickness and perfectly uniform cookies.

Note: A silicone baking mat helps keep the dough in place when you lift the cookie cutter and avoids having to transfer your cookies from the worktop to a baking tray. By rolling out the dough directly on the baking mat, your cookies can go straight into the oven once they have been cut.

How to Use Your Cookie Cutter with Our Salted Butter Cookie Recipe

⚠️ Lightly coat your cookie cutter with flour before each use to prevent the dough from sticking. Then press it gradually into the dough.

If your cookie cutter is difficult to remove, your dough may be too soft, too rich and/or too thick. Depending on the type of flour or butter used, you may need to dust the dough with flour and roll it out again.

💡 Tip: Gently twist the cookie cutter a few degrees from side to side while gradually pressing it into the dough to help define the details clearly.

Step 4 :

Prepare the egg wash by mixing one egg yolk with one tablespoon of milk in a bowl. Then preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F.

Final step:

The cookies are baked in two stages:

• Bake for about 10 minutes at 180°C / 350°F. Remove the cookies from the oven and gently brush them with the prepared egg wash using a pastry brush.

⚠️ Avoid pressing too firmly with the brush, as this could flatten the cookies. Brush them gently and evenly to ensure a uniform golden finish.

• Return the cookies to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes at 180°C / 350°F. Once they are beautifully golden, remove them from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes, then enjoy!

We hope you enjoyed our homemade salted butter cookie recipe! Don't hesitate to share your creations with us on Instagram : @bakerstricks3d

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