The French have a reputation for their generous use of butter so these French Butter Cookies seem almost too on the nose. They’re sweet, simple, and yet somehow also sophisticated. The batter comes together with pantry staples for a cookie you can turn to whenever a craving strikes. From holiday cookie trays to an after dinner treat, this is a baked good that is appropriate for any occasion. Let’s get into how they’re made…

The simple dough comes together with the pantry staples and one egg yolk . Once the ingredients are fully incorporated, pop the dough in the fridge for about 20 minutes to firm up slight. You’ll then divide the dough into two even portions and form two logs. Seal them tightly with plastic wrap and set them in the freezer for 1 hour or until they’re nice and solid. Unwrap the dough logs and roll them in turbinado sugar until the sides are well coated. Slice rounds about half an inch thick and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes. They will still appear pale in color when fully baked so don’t worry. Over baking will result in a dry cookie so watch them closely, they will continue to firm up as they cool. Pair them with a good cup of tea or a cold glass of milk for an afternoon pick-me-up or sneak one for a bedtime snack, there’s no going wrong with a classic cookie like this.