Tuile Cookie

A French tuile, named because of its traditional “roof tile” shape is a classic molded cookies prepared with a batter of egg whites, sugar, flour, and melted butter. This thin cookie batter is baked and molded by draping over a rolling pin, or it can be shaped into tulip cups, cones, and and cigars. The batter can also be shaped with a stencil. Variations of tuiles can be made by adding flavoring extracts including vanilla, nuts, or cocoa powder. 

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Method

Step 1

  • Whisk eggs whites to loosen them but do not froth

  • Sift the confectioners’ sugar and flour together and blend into the egg whites

  • Add the melted butter and cream

  • Rest the batter at least 4 hours or overnight

Step 2

  • Line sheet pans with parchment or silicon baking mats

  • Assemble molds for shaping the tuiles (cups, dowels, rolling pins, or stencils)

  • Spread the batter thinly and evenly into circles on the baking sheets

  • The batter can also be spread and shaped using a stencil mold

Step 3

  • Bake the cookies at 350°C/175°C for 9-10 minutes

  • Remove from oven and loosen the cookies from the sheet

  • Mold the cookies by draping over a rolling pin or cup, or by rolling with a dowel

  • Cool and store in an airtight container