French Butter Cookies

French Butter Cookies


1. Cream butter and brown sugar with electric mixer equipped with paddle attachment, if you have one.

2. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.

3. Add egg and vanilla and mix well.

4. Add flour and salt and mix on low speed until incorporated.

5. Roll dough into three 1 1/2" logs, wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour or overnight.

6. Preheat oven to 350° and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

7. Roll logs in turbinado or granulated sugar, making sure to coat them evenly.

8. Slice logs into 1/4" thick cookies and place on cookie sheet 1" apart.

9. Use a skewer or toothpick to make four decorative holes in each cookie, making the cookie appear to be a button.

10. Bake 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

11. Cool on wire rack.

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