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Round Galettes Bretonnes arranged on a wooden board with golden tops and fork marks.

Galettes Bretonnes

Galettes Bretonnes are buttery French cookies with crisp edges, tender centers, and golden egg-wash tops. They are made with butter, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and flour for a simple classic cookie.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
rest time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Calories: 118
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 12 tablespoons salted butter softened (180 g)
  • 2/3 cup superfine sugar or granulated sugar 130 g
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240 g
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cookie cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Fork
  • Wire cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the softened butter and sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat until creamy and well combined.
  3. Add 1 egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. Add the flour and mix just until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it, and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick.
  7. Cut the dough into round cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Mix the second egg yolk with 1 teaspoon milk. Brush a thin layer over the tops of the cookies.
  9. Use a fork to gently score lines on top of each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden on top and lightly browned around the edges.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 48mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 210IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.6mg

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Notes

  • Use softened butter, not melted butter.
  • Do not overmix after adding the flour.
  • Chill the dough before rolling for cleaner cookie shapes.
  • Brush the egg wash lightly so the cookies bake with a shiny golden top.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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