Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 250 grams
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes: 125 grams
- Granulated sugar: 100 grams
- Brown sugar: 100 grams
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling: to taste
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter. Use your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the granulated and brown sugars.
- Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes (such as rounds, squares, or triangles).
- Transfer the cookies to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (one cookie):
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
Dish Characteristics:
- Crispy and buttery
- Sweet with a hint of saltiness
- Dutch-themed treat
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty."
- "I love the crispy texture. They're a great snack or dessert."
- "These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my guests."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour.
- If the dough is too dry, add a little more butter.
- Do not overwork the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Be careful not to overbake the cookies, as they will become hard.
