Sparkling Shortbread Cookies (Sablés Diamants)
Directions
- 1Cream the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- 2Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla bean seeds until fully combined.
- 3Gradually add the sifted flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.
- 4Divide the dough into two equal portions.
- 5Roll each portion into a 12-inch (30 cm) log, approximately 10 oz. (280 g) each.
- 6Wrap the dough logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- 7Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- 8Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a work surface and roll the chilled dough logs in it until fully coated.
- 9Using a sharp knife, slice the logs into ½-inch (1 cm) thick rounds.
- 10Arrange the cookie rounds on prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
- 11Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- 12Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
Ingredients
- 190 g unsalted butter, softened
- 90 g confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
- 20 g egg yolk
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise, seeds scraped
- 275 g all-purpose flour, sifted
- 250 g granulated sugar, for coating
Equipment
mixing bowlspatulaplastic wrapsharp knifebaking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paperwire rack
Tips
- A good sablé is all about the rich buttery flavor.
- These cookies are dangerously addictive; once you taste one, you'll understand why they've been a French favorite for generations.