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Espresso Chocolate Sablés

Delicate Parisian-style shortbread cookies infused with espresso and cocoa for a deep, refined flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 28 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: French
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugars until smooth.
  2. Mix in vanilla and espresso powder.
  3. Add flour, cocoa, and salt. Mix until dough forms.
  4. Shape dough into logs, wrap, and chill at least 2 hours.
  5. Slice into rounds and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Cool fully before serving.

Notes

Chilling is essential for clean slicing and proper texture.