Palets bretons (Classic French shortbread cookie)

Savor the rich buttery flavor of ‘Palets Breton’, a classic French shortbread cookie. Known for their crumbly texture and indulgent taste, these cookies are a staple in Brittany and a beloved treat worldwide.

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Preparation 15 min
Rest 1 h 00
Baking 20 min
Servings 12
Level Débutant

Ingredients

Egg yolks : 2
Flour : 150 grams
Corn starch : 30 grams
Unsalted butter : 110 grams
Caster sugar : 110 grams
Vanilla sugar : 10 grams
Baking powder : 6 grams
Salt : 1 pinch

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Note

As the dough is rich in butter, there’s no need to butter the moulds.
You don’t need a food processor, just a bowl and a whisk.

Preparation steps

Step 1
Place egg yolks, caster sugar and vanilla sugar in mixer bowl.
Beat until the mixture whitens.
Step 2
Add the flour and sifted cornstarch and whizz until the mixture sands, i.e. forms small pieces of dough.
Replace the whisk attachment with the leaf and gradually add the butter, cut into small pieces.
Blend until the butter is perfectly incorporated.
Step 3
Collect the dough and form into a ball.
Shrink-wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
Step 4
Cut out small pieces of dough and place them in the mould indentations.
Bake at 170 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.
Baking information
- Temperature
  170°C 338°F
- Heat rotary
- Baking time 20 min