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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Buttery, crumbly shortbread with a double chocolate punch! These easy chocolate shortbread cookies aren't your grandma's recipe, but I know she'd approve!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate shortbread cookies, chocolate shortbread cookies recipe, how do I make chocolate shortbread cookies, how to make chocolate shortbread cookies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 160kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate morsels

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa, and espresso powder until evenly combined
  • In a mixing bowl, using a handheld electric mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour in 3 batches, beating at low speed until just incorporated.
  • Remove dough to a work surface. Roll dough into a 1 1/2 inch log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9X13 inch baking dish, then line with parchment paper leaving 3 inches overhanging on the short sides of the pan.
  • Cut logs into slices just over 1/4 inch and place on prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until center or the cookies leave just a slight indentation when pressed lightly with your finger. Rotate sheets front to back halfway through baking. Remove from baking sheets and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on 50% for 30 seconds, stir until completely melted. Spoon melted chocolate into a small ziplock. Cut off one corner and drizzle each cookie with chocolate. Allow chocolate to set. Store cookies in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg