Cocoa Sables

Ingredients

• 1 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (50g) icing sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (90g) plain flour
• 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
4. Roll the dough into 1-inch (2.5cm) balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten the balls slightly with a fork.
5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until firm and slightly darker around the edges. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
6. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Cocoa Sables were originally created in 19th-century France, and are sometimes referred to as “French Chocolate Cookies”.
• They can be made with either cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
• These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.