Decadent Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Experience the rich, buttery goodness of Decadent Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, a perfect treat for any occasion. These vegetarian cookies are crafted with unsweetened cocoa powder and a hint of espresso, delivering a deep chocolate flavor that melts in your mouth. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, this American classic contains gluten and dairy, making it a must-try for cookie lovers.

Versatile in nature, these cookies can be enjoyed plain or dressed up with powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or even filled with frosting for a delightful sandwich treat. Packed with energy-boosting ingredients, they make a satisfying snack.

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Recipe Collection: Dessert

Serving Size: 60

Cooking Time: 100 minutes

Overview

These chocolaty shortbread cookies are versatile and perfect on their own or decorated with powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or royal icing. You can also fill them with frosting, ganache, or caramel to make delightful sandwich cookies.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

• 2 Cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour, sifted
• 0.5 Cups unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
• 1 Teaspoon instant espresso powder, sifted
• 0.5 Teaspoons salt
• 1 Cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 Cup white sugar
• 2 Teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps

1. Sift together 2 cups plus 1 tablespoon flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and salt; set aside.
2. Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy; beat in vanilla. Add dry ingredients in 3 separate additions, mixing until just combined after each addition, until a thick dough forms. Flatten dough into a large disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
3. Line 2 large cookie sheets with parchment paper.
4. Remove dough from fridge and roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Knead any dough scraps back together, re-roll, and cut out more cookies as needed. Place cutouts 1 inch apart on the lined baking sheets, and refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
6. Bake cookies in the preheated oven, 1 baking sheet at a time, until cookies are just set, about 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delightful cookies as a treat or gift!