Originating in France, Sablés are a shortbread-style cookie with a buttery, melt-in-your mouth texture. With the addition of colored sanding sugar, these refreshing orange cookies are perfect for any holiday.
Beat the butter in the bowl of an electric mixer set on medium speed, until creamy. Turn mixer to low and slowly add the confection sugar and beat until incorporated.
Slowly add the cornstarch, flour, and salt to the sugar mixture, and beat just until combined.
Add the orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract and mix on low until well combined.
Divide the dough in half and roll each portion into logs, about 10-inches long.
Spread the sanding sugar onto a flat plate and roll each log in the sugar, pressing to adhere it to the dough.
Wrap each log in plastic and chill at least 8 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Remove the plastic wrap from the dough logs, and slice into 1/4-inch slices. Place on prepared baking sheets at least an inch apart.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes. You don't want these to brown, but pale golden on the bottom is fine.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
If dough is too difficult to slice through after being refrigerated, allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften.
Use different colored sanding sugars on each log for holiday celebrations. Such as red and green for Christmas; pink and red for Valentine's; red and blue for Independence Day; etc.
To make ahead of time, once the dough has been wrapped tightly in plastic, you can freeze the logs in heavy-duty freezer ziplock bags for up to 2 months. Allow to defrost in the refrigerator overnight then proceed with slicing and baking as per instructions.
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