Salted Butter Biscuit Cookies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

Buttery French-style biscuits with a delicate crumb and a touch of sea salt to enhance their flavor. This French recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cold and cubed, and granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp cold water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes.
3. Step 3: Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut in 1 cup cold cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 tbsp cold water until the dough just comes together; do not overmix.
5. Step 5: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
6. Step 6: Place biscuits on the baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and fragrant.
7. Step 7: Let cool on a wire rack before serving.