Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces 

3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten 

1/3 cup sugar 

1/2 teaspoon salt 

1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 

Preparation

In a large bowl, sift together flour and cocoa powder. Set aside.

In a small bowl, using a fork, combine remaining ingredients; add to cocoa mixture. Rub mixture with your fingers until it holds together without large clumps of butter remaining. Turn mixture onto a clean surface, and knead until smooth, about 1 minute. Form into a disk, and wrap in plastic; chill 30 minutes.