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Girl Scout Cookies came out this week in our area and the shortbread Trefoils are some of my favorite ones. They are so simple, yet so delicious. I also love anything chocolate. I was craving both, so I decided to make Chocolate Shortbread Cookies!

Chocolate cookies are always yummy, in my opinion. Pairing chocolate with shortbread is just right for a sweet treat. With only 5 ingredients, you can’t go wrong!

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies stacked on white plate with Hershey's Cocoa in background — Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Made with Hershey’s Special Dark Cocoa

What Ingredients Will I Need?

Powdered Sugar
Butter
Vanilla
Flour
Unsweetened Cocoa

Helpful Tips for Making Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Set butter out at least a half hour before so it is softened enough and easy to mix.
Use dark chocolate cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
Do not grease the cookie sheet, as this recipe has plenty of butter.
Use a pizza cutter for easy, even slicing.
Cut into any shape you desire, but cut within 5 minutes of baking for best results.

Other Recipes to Try

If you would like to try a different cookie recipe, Quick Pudding Cookies, Victory Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Crumbly Scottish Shortbread are all delicious. Other desserts I recommend are Cake S’mores, Blueberry Melba Parfaits, and Easy Lemon Bars.

Final Thoughts on Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

This recipe was very easy and quick to make. It was perfect for a weeknight sweet treat. I will be making these again. Most shortbread is pricked with a fork. I forgot to do that so that is why mine look a little more like brownies than cookies. They still turned out and tasted great.

Do you prefer plain or chocolate shortbread? Have you ever had chocolate shortbread? Let me know in the comments below.

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

If you like chocolate and you like shortbread, why not combine them to make Chocolate Shortbread Cookies? These are easy to make and only take 5 ingredients!

5 from 11 votes

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 32

Ingredients

1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1 Cup Butter softened
1 teaspoon Vanilla
2 Cups Flour
¼ Cup Unsweetened Cocoa

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°.
Use mixer to beat powdered sugar and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and mix well.
Stir in flour and cocoa, then use beat thoroughly with mixer.
On ungreased 13"x18" cookie sheet, press dough with fingers or rolling pin to form a rectangle about ½ inch thick.
Prick thoroughly with fork if desired.
Bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until somewhat firm to the touch.
Cut into bars immediately.
Let cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheet, then remove and let cool completely on wire rack.

Notes

Set butter out at least a half hour before so it is softened enough and easy to mix.

Use dark chocolate cocoa powder for a richer flavor.

Do not grease the cookie sheet, as this recipe has plenty of butter.

Use a pizza cutter for easy, even slicing.

Cut into any shape you desire, but cut within 5 minutes of baking for best results.

Keyword Chocolate, Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, Cookies, Shortbread, Shortbread Cookies

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40 Comments

Jaya Avendel

March 25, 2022 at 1:09 pm Reply

These look simply lovely; chocolate adds such a gorgeous flavor to a shortbread cookie. Love how simple the recipe is too. 🙂

Heidi Bruaw

March 25, 2022 at 9:31 pm Reply

Thank you for the kind words! It was so easy and delicious. 🙂

Her Digital Coffee

March 25, 2022 at 1:24 pm Reply

This looks delicious! I love chocolate and shortbread so the combination is perfect. I like how easy this recipe is to make and the tip for cutting them with a pizza cutter is great! Thank you for sharing!

Heidi Bruaw

March 25, 2022 at 9:37 pm Reply

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It was so yummy and easy to make. I had never actually had chocolate shortbread before and I was so delighted with the results. 🙂
ellegracedeveson

April 6, 2022 at 11:40 am Reply

Oh my days these sound absolutely delicious! I love the sound of the Hersheys cocoa powder, I love Hershey’s chocolate so I think id love this. I’ll defiantly be making these myself, asap! Thank you so much for sharing with us Xo

Elle – ellegracedeveson.com
- Heidi Bruaw
  
  April 6, 2022 at 12:27 pm Reply
  
  Thank you! Hershey’s Cocoa Powder is the best, in my opinion. 🙂
  - Thora Morris
    
    July 28, 2024 at 8:42 pm Reply
    
    Absolutely delicious. Made 1 batch and added Peppermint, WOW!!!
    - Heidi Bruaw
      
      July 28, 2024 at 11:15 pm
      
      Thank you! Adding peppermint sounds delicious! 🙂

Charlotte

March 25, 2022 at 11:07 pm Reply

Amazing recipe. It includes my two favourite things chocolate and shortbread. I need to try these. Thank you for sharing.

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm Reply

Chocolate and shortbread are so delicious, especially together!

Mummy Conquering Anxiety

March 26, 2022 at 1:51 am Reply

These look amazing and so easy to make.

It would be a great recipe to use with my little one. She loves helping in the kitchen.

Thank you for sharing. Saving it for later 🙂

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm Reply

Thank you! It would be fun to make with a little one! 🙂

Charity

March 26, 2022 at 12:12 pm Reply

Oh my goodness. These cookies look amazing! I will defintely have to try this recipe out. Thanks for sharing!

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm Reply

Thank you! 🙂

Krissi

March 26, 2022 at 5:31 pm Reply

Ahh, this looks DELICIOUS!! Now I want some 😀

Lots of love,
Krissi of the marquise diamond
https://www.themarquisediamond.de/

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:47 pm Reply

Thank you! I hope you get to make them soon! 🙂

Caroline

March 27, 2022 at 3:23 am Reply

These look absolutely delicious! I’m not really a fan of plain shortbread, but I used to love chocolate shortbread so much. Definitely want to try making this again 🙂 x

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:51 pm Reply

If you love chocolate shortbread, you will definitely love these! 🙂

Mummy Conquering Anxiety

March 28, 2022 at 3:02 am Reply

These looks amazing and so easy to make. Saving to make with my little one.

Simona

March 31, 2022 at 6:47 am Reply

There is honestly nothing better than shortbread, and I never had them chocolate-flavoured so these sound like the bomb! Will need to try them ASAP Heidi, thank you for sharing them x

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:58 pm Reply

Yes, they are definitely a must-try! 🙂

Nithin RS

April 1, 2022 at 2:20 am Reply

I came across this delicacy for the first time. It looks nice and simple to make. I will try.

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 8:58 pm Reply

Thank you! I hope you like them! 🙂
- Rachna
  
  January 16, 2023 at 6:18 pm Reply
  
  So delicious. I love cookies and these chocolate shortbread ones look amazing!
  - Heidi Bruaw
    
    January 17, 2023 at 10:28 pm Reply
    
    They are so delicious!

Hannah

April 1, 2022 at 3:39 am Reply

Oh wow, these look amazing! I haven’t had chocolate shortbread in so long, so I definitely need to give these a go. Also using a pizza cutter is such an amazing tip

Heidi Bruaw

April 1, 2022 at 9:02 pm Reply

Thank you! I hope you like them. The pizza cutter was perfect for these! 🙂

readandreviewit

April 4, 2022 at 10:49 am Reply

Oh these look so delicious! I love shortbread cookies so I’ll have to give these a go, they look relatively simple to make too. Thank you so much for sharing – and for the pointer about cutting them straight away, I never would’ve done that! x