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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!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate, Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, Cookies, Shortbread, Shortbread Cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
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.