MOCHA SHORTBREAD

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Categories     Cookies     Coffee     Chocolate     Bake     Christmas     Winter     Edible Gift     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-process)
3/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder or instant coffee powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup powdered sugar
3 ounces good-quality white chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), chopped
3 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Position racks in top third and bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Sift first 5 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in powdered sugar. Add dry ingredients and beat until well blended.
  • Gather dough into ball; divide into 3 equal pieces. Place 1 dough piece close to each end of 1 prepared sheet. Place third piece in center of second prepared sheet. Using moistened fingertips, press each dough piece to 7-inch-diameter round. Using small sharp knife, mark each round into 8 wedges. Press fork tines around edge of each to make notched design. Bake shortbread 12 minutes. Reverse sheets. Bake until shortbread looks dry and feels firm to touch, about 12 minutes longer. Cool on sheets on racks. Cut shortbread into wedges along marked lines. Transfer wedges to work surface.
  • Place white chocolate in metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water. Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Place bittersweet chocolate in another bowl set over same simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth.
  • Fit 2 pastry bags with 1/8-inch plain tips; spoon white chocolate into 1 and dark chocolate into other. Or, spoon chocolate into 2 small plastic bags (cut off 1 tip from each bag). Pipe chocolates decoratively over cookies. Let stand until chocolate sets, about 1 hour. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight in single layers between sheets of waxed paper.)

Anastasia Matiu
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but these cookies are still delicious. The chocolate chips are the perfect touch.


Hfhg Jhkg
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These cookies are amazing! So easy to make and they taste incredible.


Jasia Binti
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Would not recommend.


Djibrine Djidda
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Not my favorite.


mujahidul islam
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Meh.


Qaisar Tarar
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Definitely making these again!


julli akther
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So yummy!


Reem Jamal
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These cookies are delicious! I love the way the coffee and chocolate flavors complement each other. They're the perfect treat for a coffee break.


kimbugwe Mulo
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I love the idea of mocha shortbread cookies, but these didn't quite live up to my expectations. The coffee flavor was a bit weak and the cookies were a little dry.


Chris Zambukeri
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Dinesha Lakmali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out great! They're a little crumbly, but that's how I like them. The mocha flavor is delicious.


ArchiePlaysThis
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These cookies are so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I love the combination of coffee and chocolate. They're the perfect afternoon pick-me-up.


Good Bear
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I'm not usually a fan of shortbread cookies, but these mocha ones are amazing! The coffee flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the chocolate chips add a nice touch of sweetness. I'll be making these again for sure.


rjruby rjruby
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These mocha shortbread cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of coffee and chocolate flavors. I'll definitely be making them again for my next gathering.