Sablés Diamant Vanille Recipe

Ingredients:

• 250 g unsalted butter, softened
• 100 g powdered sugar
• 1 vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 1 egg yolk
• 320 g all-purpose flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• Granulated sugar (for coating)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

1. Mix the Butter and Sugar:

• In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.

1. Add Vanilla:

• Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds (or add vanilla extract) and mix into the butter-sugar mixture.

1. Add Egg Yolk:

• Mix in the egg yolk until well combined.

1. Add Flour and Salt:

• Gradually add the flour and a pinch of salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.

Step 2: Shape the Dough

1. Form Logs:

• Divide the dough into two portions. Roll each portion into a log shape, about 4 cm (1.5 inches) in diameter.

1. Chill the Dough:

• Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.

Step 3: Coat and Slice

1. Coat with Sugar:

• Once the dough is firm, roll each log in granulated sugar, pressing lightly so the sugar sticks all around.

1. Slice the Dough:

• Using a sharp knife, slice the logs into rounds about 1 cm thick.

Step 4: Bake

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

1. Bake the Cookies:

• Place the cookie slices on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.

Step 5: Cool and Serve

1. Cool the Cookies:

• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

1. Enjoy:

• Serve these delicate, buttery Sablés Diamant Vanille with coffee or tea, or package them as elegant gifts!

Tips:

• Vanilla Bean Substitute: If you don’t have a vanilla bean, use 1 teaspoon of good-quality vanilla extract.
• Make Ahead: You can freeze the dough logs for later use. Just slice and bake when needed.

These Sablés Diamant Vanille are classic French cookies with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a beautiful, sparkling finish!