Double Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

by Tara

I was perusing Pinterest the other day and came across this recipe. I am a sucker for dark chocolate, and couldn't resist trying it out.

Double Dark Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Photo by me! (They aren't super pretty, but they're delicious!)

makes about 12-16 cookies, double the recipe if you want to

Preheat oven to 325°

Ingredients:

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1/4 cup confectioner's sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

3/4 cup all-purpose flour*

1/4 cup dark cocoa powder**

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Put the flour, sugar, and cocoa powder in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine well.
2. Drop in the butter and vanilla and pulse until the mixture just comes together.
3. Stir in the chocolate chips and turn the dough out onto a board and form into an 8" log.
4. Wrap it in waxed or parchment paper and twist both ends to secure. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight. (You can also freeze the dough for later use.)
5. Slice the log into 1/2" slices with a sharp knife.
6. Put on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven at 325° for 12 to 15 minutes. They will feel slightly soft; don't over bake them.
7. Cool for a few minutes on the pan and then transfer to a rack.

*I used whole wheat flour and it worked out great!

**I couldn’t find dark cocoa powder, so I used regular cocoa powder, and that worked deliciously.

 

Comments

[jennielynn]

I've been searching for a chocolate shortbread recipe! I can't wait to try this.

[Dave]

Worst cookie ever! Spit out the little bit I tasted. Tried from second tray, same thing.. TOO bitter. If you like bitter chocolate, and eat as such, you may like them. I followed the recipe to a tea, WILL NEVER MAKE AGAIN!