Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
These chocolate Shortbread Cookies are simply the best! Made with just 5 ingredients, they are crisp, tender texture that simply melts in your mouth and is mildly sweet!
Servings 22 Cookies
Calories 61kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour (120 gms)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (25 gms)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick or 113.5 gms) at room temperature
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Dry. Add flour, cocoa powder and salt into a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Cream Butter and Sugar. Add butter into another larger bowl, beat with an electric beater for 1 minute. Add confectioners sugar and vanilla extract and continue beating until creamy (about one minute).
- Finish Dough. Add the flour mixture and continue beating on low speed until the dough begins to come together and form large clumps.
- Shape into a Log and Chill. Remove the beaters and gently knead the dough just until it forms a smooth ball. Transfer it to the counter and roll it into an approximately 8-inch log. Wrap the log in parchment paper and roll it a few times to even out the thickness. Transfer the wrapped log to the refrigerator and chill for at least 5 hours or overnight.
- Prep. Preheat oven to 340°F (171°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice and Bake. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough log into ¼-inch-thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Bake for 12–16 minutes, or until the centers feel slightly firm to the touch.
- Cool. Place baking sheet on a wire rack and cool completely.
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Notes
If the dough breaks when slicing, leave the log at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.
I recommend using Dutch-process cocoa powder for a darker color and pleasant chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg