Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Chilling Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 42 mins
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Servings
30 cookies
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Description
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are made by blending cocoa powder into a shortbread-style dough of butter, powdered sugar, and flour. The dough is chilled before being rolled out or formed into a log and sliced, helping the cookies keep their shape during baking. Baking at 320°F for about 12-15 minutes produces cookies that are crisp around the edges while maintaining a tender center.
The cocoa powder gives the cookies a deep chocolate taste balanced by the buttery, crumbly texture typical of shortbread. Their mild sweetness allows for pairing with coffee or tea. The recipe encourages gentle handling to avoid overworking the dough, preserving the delicate texture.
Cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or refrigerated for longer freshness. Freezing is also possible with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking, and cookies should be thawed at room temperature to avoid condensation and sogginess.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 11% protein or more
- 1 cup powdered sugar aka icing sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup butter softened
*If you use unsalted butter than add 1/4 teaspoon of salt. If the dough is too dry add up to an additional 26 grams of butter (1 tablespoon). Be sure to use a good quality butter, apparently this year 2022, store brand butter quality is not what it used to be. Less fat could mean a dry not so tasty cookie.
A reader suggested adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
Instructions
- In a large bowl sift the flour, salt and cocoa.
- In a mixing bowl beat the sugar and butter until creamy, then add the sifted dry ingredients, mix just until combined, move to a flat surface and gently knead to form into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 60 minutes. If you prefer you can roll the dough into a log shape, wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
- Roll the dough on a flat surface lightly floured if needed or between 2 sheets of parchment paper to ½ inch thickness, cut out with your favourite cookie cutters and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Or if you made a log shape then slice about ¼- ½ inch thick slices and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheets. Refrigerate while the oven is pre-heating.
- Pre-heat oven to 320F (160C).
- Bake the cookies for approximately 12-15 minutes, let cool for about 5 minutes on the cookie sheet then move to a wire rack to completely cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to two weeks or refrigerate for up to three weeks to maintain freshness.
- For freezing, separate cookie layers with parchment paper and thaw at room temperature removed from plastic to prevent condensation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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