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Sablé
Sablés au parmesan et au poivre vert.jpg
Sablé with Parmesan cheese and green pepper
Type Cookie
Place of origin France
Region or state Caen, Normandy
Main ingredients Shortbread

A Sablé is a yummy, round cookie from France. It's a type of shortbread cookie, known for its crumbly texture. These delicious treats first came from a town called Sablé-sur-Sarthe.

The Sweet History of Sablé Cookies

The first Sablé cookies were made a long time ago in 1670. This happened in the French town of Sablé-sur-Sarthe. We know this from old letters written by a famous French lady, the Marquise de Sévigné.

The word sablé in French means "sandy." This name perfectly describes how the cookie feels when you eat it. Bakers make Sablés by mixing cold butter, flour, and sugar. They rub these ingredients together until the mix looks like sand or tiny breadcrumbs. This special method gives the cookie its unique, crumbly texture.

Making and Flavoring Sablé Cookies

Many famous French bakeries make Sablé cookies. Some well-known ones include recipes from La Mère Poulard and the cookies from Saint-Michel.

Sablés are often enjoyed plain, but they can also have different flavors. Bakers might add almonds for a nutty taste. They can also use lemon or orange zest to give the cookies a bright, citrusy flavor. These additions make Sablés even more special and delicious!

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