How to Make French Cookies (Belgi Galettes) - A Step-by-Step Guide

French Cookies, also known as Belgi Galettes, are a delicious and delicate treat that originated in Belgium. These cookies are a popular choice for dessert or snack time and are loved for their buttery, flaky texture and rich, sweet flavor. The name "Belgi Galettes" translates to "Belgian waffles" in English, due to their close resemblance to the famous Belgian waffle. The recipe for these cookies has been passed down through generations, with each family adding their own unique twist to the ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dark brown sugar
  • 1 pound butter
  • 7 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 16 mins
  • Servings: 144
  • Yield: 12 dozen

  • In a large bowl, stir together the brown sugar and butter until smooth and creamy; then add eggs and vanilla, and beat well. Gradually stir in flour. Set bowl over a hot water bath, and stir to blend ingredients. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat the galette iron.
  • Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and place in the galette iron. Close the iron, and cook the cookies. This should take about 30 seconds in an electric galette iron, or 2 to 4 minutes in a handheld iron over a medium flame. Carefully remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
  • Nutrition

    71 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 16mg
    • Sodium: 23mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 19mg