Espresso Sablés

• In a mixing bowl combine the softened butter and powdered sugar and cream together using a wooden spoon, until smooth and uniform. Add the yolks, 1 tsp Prova Gourmet Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, and orange zest and mix until smooth and uniform.
• Combine the flour, salt, 1 tbsp of the espresso powder, and the 2 tbsp Guittard Cocoa Rouge 22/24% Dutched Cocoa Powder (8oz) in a separate bowl and whisk together. Add the dry to the butter mixture and gently mix to incorporate, adding the 1 1/2 Cups Guittard Organic 74% Dark Couverture Chocolate Wafers (12oz) once the dries are about 50% incorporated.
• Once the dough is uniform, turn it out onto a piece of parchment paper. Using your hands, shape the dough into a long rectangular log, or a cylinder if you prefer. If it’s sticky, you can dust your hands with a little flour. The log should be about 12” long and roughly 2 ½” wide.
• Once shaped, wrap in the parchment and transfer to the fridge for at least 2 hours. You can also wrap well in plastic once fimly chilled, and keep in the fridge for up to one week.
• To bake, heat the oven to 325°F with a rack in the middle. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the fridge and let it soften slightly at room temperature so it’s easy to slice.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining espresso powder with the granulated sugar. Unwrap the dough and with a sharp knife, slice it into cookies about 1/2” thick.
• Coat each cookie in the espresso sugar and transfer to the sheet pan, spacing the cookies about 2” apart.
• Bake until just set, about 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and repeat with the remaining dough. These cookies will keep for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

  Enjoy!