intensely chocolate sables

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (30 grams) Dutched cocoa powder (see Updated Note)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces or 115 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 to 2/3 cup (100 to 135 grams) granulated sugar (less for a more bittersweet cookie)
• 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 ounces (100 grams) semi- or bittersweet chocolate, grated or finely chopped until almost powdery in a food processor
• Coarse sugar (turbinato/sugar in the raw or decorative) for sprinkling