# Sparkling Shortbread Cookies (Sablés Diamants)

These delicate buttery shortbread cookies are a staple in French pastry shops, known for their crisp, melt-in-your-mouth texture and sparkling sugar coating.

- Servings: 50 servings
- Total time: 150 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Cream the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
2. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla bean seeds until fully combined.
3. Gradually add the sifted flour and mix until a smooth dough forms.
4. Divide the dough into two equal portions.
5. Roll each portion into a 12-inch (30 cm) log, approximately 10 oz. (280 g) each.
6. Wrap the dough logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
8. Sprinkle granulated sugar onto a work surface and roll the chilled dough logs in it until fully coated.
9. Using a sharp knife, slice the logs into ½-inch (1 cm) thick rounds.
10. Arrange the cookie rounds on prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
12. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- spatula
- plastic wrap
- sharp knife
- baking sheets lined with silicone baking mats or parchment paper
- wire 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.

## Source

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- Extracted: 2025-12-07

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