Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
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| Serves | 36 |
| Prep time | 2 hours, 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 14 minutes |
| Total time | 2 hours, 24 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert, Snack |
| Misc | Freezable, Gourmet, Pre-preparable |
| Occasion | Christmas |
Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies make a beautiful addition to your Christmas Cookie tins! Rich, buttery, crisp, tender cookies decorated for Christmas!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Add cocoa powder and salt and mix well. | |
| Step 3 | |
| Gradually add the flour while mixing on low, until combined. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Stir in chocolate chips. | |
| Step 5 | |
| Divide dough in half and place each half on a piece of plastic wrap. Roll the dough into two 7" logs and chill 2 hours. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Preheat oven to 325. | |
| Step 7 | |
| Slice the dough logs into 1/4" wide discs and bake them on an ungreased baking sheet 2" apart for 12-14 minutes. | |
| Step 8 | |
| Allow to cool a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. | |
| Step 9 | |
| *Optional* Once completely cooled, you can drizzle or dip in chocolate, and add sprinkles, crushed candy canes, or decorate as desired. | |