Rich Chocolate Shortbread Cookies: Indulge in Easy Delight!
These Rich Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are buttery, easy to make, and perfect for indulging your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the cocoa powder, flour, and salt, and mix until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Shape the dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be dipped in melted chocolate for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg