Description
A simple recipe for rich and buttery chocolate shortbread cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes using cookie cutters or slice into bars.
- Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add 1/4 cup of finely chopped dark chocolate to the dough.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: chocolate shortbread, cookies, baking, dessert, cocoa, buttery, easy