MEXICAN SHORTBREAD

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Mexican chocolate consists of grainy chocolate disks flavored with sugar, cinnamon, almonds and vanilla, used to prepare Mexican hot chocolate beverage and in mole sauces. It is usually available in Mexican sections of supermarkets. Substitution for Mexican Chocolate if you cannot find it: One ounce of semisweet chocolate, 1/2-teaspoon ground cinnamon and one drip of almond extract can substitute for 1-ounce of Mexican chocolate.

Provided by invictus

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 8 wedges

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (unbleached)
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ounce mexican chocolate, chopped
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Cream margarine and sugar together in bowl. Stir in flour, cornmeal, cinnamon and salt. Pat dough into 8-inch pie pan. Bake until golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt chocolates with milk in double boiler. Stir until smooth.
  • When shortbread is done, immediately score into 8 sections with knife while shortbread is still hot.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate on top, allow to cool before cutting into wedges.

Mdgjg Shuvohjjg
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These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out great! I'm definitely going to be making them again soon.


Brian Dube
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I've never had Mexican shortbread before, but these cookies were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


new update arslan jutt saab
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Wisham Gul
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican shortbread, but these cookies were actually really good. I would definitely make them again.


Zabiullah Zabiullah
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and look beautiful.


brhanu temesghen
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Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would definitely make them again.


aylesh SA
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The cookies were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.


Tharu Don
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Mohammed aseem
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I love the addition of cinnamon and vanilla in this recipe. It gives the cookies a really nice flavor. I also liked that the recipe was easy to follow.


Ahriyah Young
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out great! I used a cookie press to shape them and they came out looking beautiful. They're also very tasty.


Savino Imoh
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I've tried many Mexican shortbread recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crispy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Stanley Daniels
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These Mexican shortbread cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. I love the combination of flavors from the cinnamon and vanilla.


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