Description
These exquisite French chocolate sable cookies are both festive and luxurious, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 250g butter, kept at room temperature
- 200g plain flour
- 50g cornstarch flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 30g cocoa powder
- 120g powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp fleur de sel (fine sea salt)
Instructions
- Cream the butter with powdered sugar until almost fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and fleur de sel, mixing well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine the plain flour, cornstarch flour, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
- Using a metal spoon, gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week. For a festive touch, consider dusting them with powdered sugar before serving. The dough can be prepared in advance and frozen for up to a month; thaw in the refrigerator before slicing and baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30