Chocolate Sea Salt Cookies

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   In a bowl, combine the cake flour, cocoa, fleur de sel, and baking soda.

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   Whisk to blend.

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   In an electric stand mixer or with a handheld electric beater, cream together the butter, raw sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed just until smooth.

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   Do not overbeat; the mixture need not be fluffy.

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   Beat in the vanilla, then reduce the mixer to low speed and add the dry ingredients.

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   Mix on low until the dough comes togetherit will be crumbly at firstthen mix in the chopped chocolate.

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   Divide the dough in half, then shape each half into a round, flattened disk.

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   Working with one disk at a time on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 10-inch round, flouring as little as possible to prevent the dough from sticking.

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   Cut out cookies with a 1 3/4-inch round cutter (or a cutter of another size, if you prefer).

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    You can gather and re-roll the scraps once.

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    Transfer the cookies to baking sheets lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

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    Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

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    Preheat the oven to 350F.

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    Bake the cookies until they look dry on top and are dry to the touch, about 15 minutes.

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    Let cool completely on the baking sheet.

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    The cookies will keep for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.