French Galettes Butter Cookies

"The galette is a treasured tradition among French bakers, dating back over a thousand years to the time of the Norman Dynasty. While we in the States might most immediately think of fruit pies with partially folded edges when we hear the word “galette,” the French consider the galette a whole category of baked good, ranging in shapes, sizes, and forms that include sweet cakes, savory flatbreads, ridged waffles and even buttery cookies. Inspired by a beloved regional variation of galette known as Broyés du Poitou, Trader Joe’s French Galettes Butter Cookies are made especially for us by an esteemed French bakery near the historic city of Nantes. They use a traditional recipe that includes French cultured butter to produce a satisfyingly crisp exterior, and crumbly, wonderfully melt-in-your-mouth interior. A delicious dessert or sweet snack in practically any context, we particularly enjoy our French Galettes Butter Cookies when paired with a hot cup of coffee or tea. Simple, sweet (but not too sweet), and texturally toothsome, they make a great companion to a bowl of ice cream or platter of fresh cut fruit. And since each box contains twelve Cookies, they’re great for sharing when you’ve got folks over for dinner—if you haven’t already eaten them all yourself, of course."