Emily's Famous Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe
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Emily's Famous Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

By: Emily  
"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!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Tea
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen cookies
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 101 | Total Fat: 5.8g | Cholesterol: 20mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2007 by What a Dish! 
Very good cookies! I softened the butter instead of cutting it in- much less work and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by SUGARPLUMSCOOKIES Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I just came back to get this recipe because I lost it and I use it every Christmas to make our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2005 by SOOPOOH 
soooooooooooooo good! But...,my inexperienced friend( it was her first time making cookies)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2007 by KARENGANELEE 
Substituted 1/2 c more cocoa for 1/2 c flour, added pinch of baking soda. Melted the butter,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2003 by KenA 
I made these and brought them to the office--they were a big hit. Also, I used regular... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by your mom 
I loved these cookies. I did have to chill the dough for a little while before I rolled it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2006 by Arma 
This recipe made gorgeous cookies for our First Communion reception! I formed the cookies... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2005 by PAMELALOVESDMB 
The cookie is okay but not at all "extra chocolaty". The texture is good. I own a cookie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MOTTSBELA Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I think these cookies rule! They were really fun and easy to make, and they baked up... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by LISAMONIQUE 
These turned out perfectly. We made them exactly as shown in the picture, cut into hearts and... MORE

 
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