chocolate shortbread cookies

These chocolate shortbread cookies are buttery and crisp with a melt in the mouth texture. Made with just 6 ingredients these cookies get done in less than 20 minutes. A fuss-free recipe that needs no chilling or special equipment.

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Unsalted butter ((2 sticks) room temperature)

Powdered sugar

All purpose flour / plain flour

tbsp Cocoa powder

tbsp Cornstarch

tsp Vanilla extract ((try clear vanilla))

sugar

Preheat the oven to 170 C/340 F.

In a bowl using a spatula or whisk, cream butter for a minute then add the powdered sugar.

Add the vanilla or (rose) flavoring. Followed by the flour, cocoa, and cornstarch. Combine well and shape into a ball. Tip - all flour absorbs moisture differently so if necessary add one to two tsp of water if the dough is dry.

Make 32 cookies - Divide dough into four and each into another four. Continue to divide until you have 32 pieces. Tip - I like small shortbread cookies but you can also make these fewer and bigger in size

Roll each piece of dough into a ball and flatten it on the palm of your hand. Gently dap the flat cookie into granulated sugar.

Place on a baking tray. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Cool in the tray for 5 minutes then cool completely on a cooling rack before you store in a cookie jar.

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CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD COOKIES RECIPE
Soft, crisp and delicate these chocolate shortbread cookies just melt in the mouth. Made with just five simple ingredients and five minutes to mix these cookies get done in less than 20 minutes. No need to chill the dough and no special equipment but just a bowl and a whisk is all you need.
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Best Chocolate Shortbread cookies Recipe

Flourless Sugar-Free Chocolate Shortbread Cookies just might become your favorite Christmas cookie! And WAAAY back in my early days of blogging, these cookies were featured on Oprah.com!

Flourless Sugar-Free Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

(one stick) softened butter

+ 2 T Monkfruit sweetener (see notes)

salt

vanilla

T dark cocoa powder

almond flour

Put the butter in a plastic bowl on...

Put the butter in a plastic bowl on the counter and let it soften for a while before you start the cookies.

Preheat the oven to 300F/150C. Put parchment paper sheets...

Preheat the oven to 300F/150C. Put parchment paper sheets (affiliate link) on to a large baking sheet.

Use a stand mixer (affiliate link) or a hand mixer...

Use a stand mixer (affiliate link) or a hand mixer (affiliate link) to combine the softened butter, Monkfruit Sweetener or sweeteners of your choice, salt, and vanilla.

Then add the cocoa powder  and almond flour...

Then add the cocoa powder  and almond flour and continue to mix until all ingredients are well combined.

Scoop out the dough with a metal tablespoon...

Scoop out the dough with a metal tablespoon measuring spoon and roll with your hands to make 20 balls.

Use a fork to mash down the balls...

Use a fork to mash down the balls and make the cookies the same size.

Bake cookies for 30-35 minutes, or until the...

Bake cookies for 30-35 minutes, or until the cookies feel lightly firm to the touch when you press with a finger. They will be somewhat soft until they cool.

Cool a few minutes on the baking sheet,...

Cool a few minutes on the baking sheet, then slide the parchment paper off onto a cooling rack and let them cool longer, about 30 minutes total cooling time.

Chocolate shortbread cookies are made with just four simple ingredients and absolutely melt in your mouth. Cookie heaven!

flour (all purpose)

butter (softened/room temp)

sugar (confectioners/powdered)

cocoa powder

Cream together butter and sugar, then slowly beat in flour and cocoa powder.

Using a medium sized cookie scoop, portion dough onto a lined baking sheet. Roll the dough into balls and then press flat with your hands, a fork, or a cookie press.  Dip the fork or press in cacao powder or powdered sugar first so it doesn&#39;t stick to the dough.

Bake at 350F for 10 - 12 minutes until turning a slight golden brown on the bottom.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes. Move to a wire rack to finish cooling.

These black cocoa skeleton cookies are the perfect fun dessert for Halloween!

Black Cocoa Skeleton Cookies

unsalted butter (room temperature)

all purpose flour

black cocoa powder

vanilla extract

meringue powder

water

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until fully combined.

Add in the flour, black cocoa, vanilla extract, and salt and mix until fully combined and smooth. The dough will feel a bit dry but should come together. Transfer the dough into an airtight container and refrigerate overnight (but a minimum of 2 hours if you can’t wait all night).

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick and then cut out your cookies.

Place the cookies 1-2 inches apart on your baking sheet (they won’t spread much). Place the baking sheet in the fridge or freezer for a minimum of 20 minutes before baking to allow the butter in the dough to firm back up. If you don&#39;t chill the cookies again they will spread!

While the cookies are chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set. Bake on the middle rack of the oven and rotate the pan halfway through baking for the best results. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then remove and let them finish cooling on a cooling rack.

Let the cookies cool completely before decorating.

To make royal icing, whisk together the meringue powder, powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of water. Slowly drizzle in more water until  the icing flows slightly, but still holds its shape.

Transfer the icing to a piping bag fitted with a small round tip and draw on some bones!

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