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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
MAKES
30 (about 2 1/2 dozen)
COOK TIME
45 Min

If you're looking for shortbread cookie recipes that are simple and delicious, look no further than our Chocolate Shortbread Cookies. They're great without any fancy add-ins or decorations!

What You'll Need

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

What to Do

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
     
  2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add flour and cocoa and continue beating until dough holds together. Form dough into 1-1/2-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet; press flat with the palm of your hand.
     
  3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until edges of cookies are firm.
     

 

 

Notes

Love this easy cookie recipe? Be sure to check out the rest of the holiday cookies we've featured in our 2014 Christmas Cookie Countdown!

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 30

  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Calories 103
  • Calories from Fat 58
  • Total Fat 6.4g 10 %
  • Saturated Fat 4.0g 20 %
  • Trans Fat 0.3g 0 %
  • Protein 1.1g 2 %
  • Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
  • Cholesterol 16mg 5 %
  • Sodium 55mg 2 %
  • Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
  • Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
  • Sugars 5.0g 0 %

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30 - 35 minutes for cookies?

This is a normal time for shortbread doughs, as they take a little longer to bake than other cookie doughs.

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