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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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These Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and delightfully crumbly with a perfect chocolate twist. Made with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, flour, and cocoa powder, these cookies have a melt-in-your-mouth texture and are ideal for any chocolate lover. The dough is chilled for easy slicing and baked to a crisp, tender finish.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a half sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a stand mixer, combine the softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step incorporates air for a tender texture.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Reduce the mixer speed to its lowest setting. Gradually add the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder to the butter mixture, mixing slowly until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  4. Form Dough Log and Chill: Shape the dough into a 2-inch wide log and wrap it tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the dough log for 30 minutes to firm up, which makes it easier to slice and helps retain shape during baking.
  5. Slice and Bake: Remove the chilled dough from the refrigerator and cut into ½ inch thick slices. Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the edges are set and cookies are slightly firm to the touch.

Notes

  • For a more intense chocolate flavor, you can increase the cocoa powder to 4 tablespoons.
  • Ensure the butter is softened, not melted, for the best texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
  • You can sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top after baking for an extra decorative touch.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.

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