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Emily's Famous Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Name: Emily's Famous Chocolate Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 0.5 cup Dutch process cocoa powder; 3.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1.5 cups unsalted butter, chilled and cubed; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 eggs; 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate

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These extra chocolaty cookies will cast a chocolate spell on you. Once you have eaten them, you will want nothing else. Serve with ice cream and coffee. If you can't find Dutch process cocoa at your store, just add a pinch of baking soda to the dry ingredients. They are great with frosting too!

Recipe by Emily

Updated on July 14, 2022

10

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

60

Yield:

5 dozen cookies

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Ingredients

2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, flour and salt until well blended. Cut in the butter until lumps are no larger than peas. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until a stiff dough forms. It may take a minute to come together.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters. If the dough is too sticky, chill for a little bit. Place cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the surface appears dry. Allow cookies to cool for a couple minutes on the baking sheet before removing to wire racks to cool completely. When cookies are completely cool, melt the chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir frequently until smooth. Dip cookies or drizzle with the chocolate and place on waxed paper to set.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

101	Calories
6g	Fat
12g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 60
Calories 101
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 4g	18%
Cholesterol 18mg	6%
Sodium 23mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 30mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.