Shortbread Cookies (Double Chocolate)

Ingredients

• 1 cup (226g) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 2 1/3 cups (295g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• to taste Reduce flour by 1/3 cup

Method

1. Heat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Cream butter and powdered sugar; add vanilla if using.
3. Mix in flour and salt until a dough forms.
4. Whisk cocoa into dry ingredients; reduce flour accordingly.
5. Roll to 1/4-inch thick and cut shapes (or slice a log).
6. Bake 16–20 minutes until just barely golden at edges.

Notes

Lower oven temp keeps shortbread tender and pale.