MOCHA SHORTBREAD

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Bake these mocha shortbread cookies 30 minutes for a softer texture, or 35 minutes for a more traditional crumbly texture.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
1/2 cup cacao nibs

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, beat butter with a mixer on medium speed until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture is very light, about 2 minutes. Stir vanilla and espresso powder together in a small bowl; add to butter mixture. Scrape down sides of bowl and beat until combined and smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Add flour mixture and beat on low speed until dough just comes together, about 1 minute. Beat in cacao nibs. Press dough evenly into a 9-by-13-inch baking pan lined with parchment. Cover with plastic wrap and smooth top with hands or the bottom of a dry measuring cup. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a paring knife to cut dough into 48 bars, 8 across short side and 6 down long side. Use a fork or skewer to poke holes in top of each bar.
  • Bake until set, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes, then recut bars. Let cool completely in pan before serving. Bars can be stored at room temperature up to 3 weeks.

REBEL Seers
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These cookies are a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try finding a quicker recipe next time.


Arslankhan Saeed Ahmad
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These cookies are a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll try finding a cheaper recipe next time.


Izabella Bouge
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These cookies are a bit too bland. I think I'll try adding some spices next time.


oshaq Ali
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These cookies are a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try chilling the dough for longer next time.


Laken Williams
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These cookies are a bit dry. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.


Md Shorifislam
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The coffee flavor in these cookies is a bit too strong for me. I think I'll try using less coffee next time.


Amir Shah
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Cody Burris
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a cold winter day. They're warm and comforting, and the coffee flavor gives them a nice little boost.


Anu Thapaliya
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I've never made shortbread cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Inyinbor Daniel
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover coffee. I always have a pot of coffee brewing, so I usually have some leftover at the end of the day. These cookies are the perfect way to use it up.


Juma aktar Juma aktar
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I still really enjoyed these cookies. The coffee flavor is very subtle, and it's perfectly balanced by the chocolate.


Nonzukiso Khabani
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These cookies are a bit more time-consuming to make than some other shortbread cookies, but they're definitely worth the extra effort. The results are simply amazing.


Rukaiya khatun
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I love that these cookies are so versatile. You can serve them plain, or you can dress them up with a little whipped cream or ice cream. They're also great for dipping in coffee or milk.


Pell Nappa
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The chocolate chips add just the right amount of sweetness, while the coffee flavor gives them a nice depth of flavor.


Carmen Lawrence
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I was a bit skeptical about the coffee flavor in these cookies, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's not overpowering at all. It just adds a nice subtle flavor that complements the chocolate perfectly.


AA. INFO
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These cookies are so easy to make. I love that I can just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together. No need for any special equipment or skills.


3milio Martin3z
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for any occasion, whether you're serving them to guests or just enjoying them yourself.


Mary wangari Kahinga
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These mocha shortbread cookies are amazing! They're so rich and chocolatey, with just the right amount of coffee flavor. I love the way the chocolate chips melt in my mouth.