Similar to French cookies called sablés, these have a slightly sandy texture and rich flavour.
Unsalted butter | 9 Tablespoon , softened | |
Granulated sugar | 2/3 Cup (10.67 tbs) | |
Vanilla | 1 Teaspoon | |
All purpose flour | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Cocoa powder | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
Baking powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
Kosher salt | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
Bittersweet chocolate | 3 Ounce , cut in small chunks |
GETTING READY
1. In a large mixing bowl, add sugar, and butter. Beat until creamy.
2. Throw vanilla and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk well.
4. Add butter mixture in 2 additions, into the bowl with flour. Mix to incorporate.
5. Throw chocolate and mix to make crumbly dough.
6. Roll dough into a log, and warp it with saran wrap. Put dough in refrigerator for 1-2 hours to chill.
7. Then, slice dough into ½-inch thick round, and place it on baking sheet, about 1-inch apart.
8. Preheat oven to 325 degree F or 160 degree C.
MAKING
9. Place baking sheet in oven, and bake for about 12 minutes or until the edges are dry but the center is still a bit moist.
10. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool in pan for 5 minutes.
11. Transfer it to wire rack and let it cool completely.
SERVING
12. Serve cookies with a cup of hot milk.
TIPS
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for a month.
Serving size
Calories 636Calories from Fat 320
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37 g56.9%
Saturated Fat 22 g110%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 178 mg7.42%
Total Carbohydrates 82 g27.3%
Dietary Fiber 8 g32%
Sugars 45 g
Protein 8 g16%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet