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Palets Bretons (Traditional Breton Butter Cookies)
Classic French Palets Bretons are buttery shortbread cookies with a crisp edge and tender crumb, perfect for tea or coffee. This recipe walks you through every detail—from mixing the dough to chilling and baking—so you can achieve bakery‑level results at home.
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Critical Success Points
- • Whisking the yolks and sugar until the mixture is pale and foamy
- • Ensuring the dough is thoroughly chilled (first 1 h 30 min and again before baking)
- • Cutting the cookies with the cutter left on top to prevent spreading
- • Freezing the cut cookies before baking to maintain shape
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot baking sheet with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Use a sharp cutter carefully to prevent cuts.
- • Do not leave the oven unattended while the cookies are baking.
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