French Cookies (Belgi Galettes)

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French cookies (Belgi galettes) are a Christmas tradition in SE Kansas. You need a galette or pizzelle iron to make this old family recipe.

Submitted by KsCrew
Updated on August 7, 2024
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 mins
Total Time:
16 mins
Servings:
144
Yield:
12 dozen
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 144 servings

  • 2 pounds dark brown sugar

  • 1 pound unsalted butter

  • 7 eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 6 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Directions

  1. Stir brown sugar and butter together in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Gradually stir in flour. Set bowl over a hot water bath; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

  2. Preheat the galette iron according to manufacturer's instructions.

  3. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place in galette iron. Close the iron; cook cookies, about 30 seconds in an electric galette iron, or 2 to 4 minutes in a handheld iron over medium heat. Carefully remove cookies and cool on wire racks.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

71 Calories
3g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 144
Calories 71
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 16mg 5%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 1g 2%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 19mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.