Description
These rich and buttery Cocoa Shortbread Cookies are perfectly chocolatey with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with just 6 simple ingredients, they’re quick to bake and ideal for holidays or cozy everyday treats.
Ingredients
1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
1 ¾ cups (210g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Stir in vanilla extract if using. Roll dough ¼ inch thick on a lightly floured surface.
6. Cut into desired shapes and place on prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes. Cool on wire rack before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor.
Don’t overbake—cookies should still be soft when removed.
Cookies keep well for up to a week in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg