Description
These Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery treats with a hint of cocoa and bursts of chocolate chips. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Flavor: Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cocoa powder.
- Form Dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture, mixing until soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
- Chill Dough: Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Slice chilled dough into rounds, place on baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes until set. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, dip cooled cookies in melted chocolate and sprinkle with sea salt or crushed nuts.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
