Shortbread crisps
A perfect accompaniment for ice creams and custards. the shortbread crisps, called palets in French, conserve long if kept in a cool and dry place (tin box in the pantry).
20’ preparation, 10’ baking
Add the egg, then the flour, and mix thoroughly.
With a spoon, spread the mixture on a oiled ovenproof dish, and make small
circles (4 cm in diameter (1.6")).
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes at 220 C (430 F).
It’s done when the edges are getting brown.
Served warm or cool.
Ingredients
- 60 g cream or butter (2.1 oz) (unsalted)
- 70 g plain flour (2.5 oz) (non-raising)
- 60 g sugar (2.1 oz) (caster sugar)
- 1 egg
Preparation
Blend melted butter (or cream) and sugar until the mix gets whitish.Add the egg, then the flour, and mix thoroughly.
With a spoon, spread the mixture on a oiled ovenproof dish, and make small
circles (4 cm in diameter (1.6")).
Bake the cookies for 10 minutes at 220 C (430 F).
It’s done when the edges are getting brown.
Served warm or cool.