Chocolate Shortbread

Ingredients
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup icing sugar
1⁄3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 - 3 tbsp cold water, or less as needed
Chocolate Fudge Sauce, optional
Preparation
- In mixer or food processor, combine all ingredients, except water, to form a fine cornmeal texture.
- Slowly add water, pulsing, until dough begins to form. Remove from food processor. Gather into a ball, and roll out until flat. Wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to desired thickness, and cut into shapes.
- Place on a Sheet Pan lined with a Sheet Pan Liner, and bake 8–10 minutes. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce or lightly dust with cocoa or icing sugar, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 cookie): Calories 80, Fat 5 g (Saturated 3.5 g, Trans -2.8 g), Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 2 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g (Fibre 0 g, Sugars 3 g), Protein 1 g.