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!
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.