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.

Naeem ullah Khan
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.


Parbati Pantha
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I made these cookies for my coffee-loving friend and she absolutely loved them! She said they were the best mocha shortbread cookies she's ever had.


Karan Dubai
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The mocha flavor is subtle but it really shines through. I love the way the chocolate chips add a little extra texture.


Fatanla Petelo
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I've never been a fan of shortbread cookies, but these mocha shortbread cookies have changed my mind. They're so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making them again.


Gu Ghj
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. The mocha flavor is so unique and delicious.


Weston Simwinga
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my mocha shortbread cookies turned out really dry. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Akter Akter
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These mocha shortbread cookies are the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. They're sweet, chocolatey, and have just the right amount of coffee flavor.


Farukh
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I made these cookies for my holiday party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I'll definitely be making them again.


Nicholas goodness
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These cookies are perfect for coffee lovers! The mocha flavor is rich and decadent. I love the way the chocolate chips add a little extra sweetness.


Ratan Khan
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The mocha shortbread cookies didn't turn out as well as I had hoped. The dough was too crumbly and the cookies were too dry. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Rakibul Ayesha
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The mocha shortbread cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less sugar. Otherwise, they were good.


Mary Condardo
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These mocha shortbread cookies were so easy to make! I was able to whip up a batch in no time. They were also a big hit at my party. Everyone loved them!


Akmal Sajjad
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I'm not a huge fan of coffee, but I still enjoyed these mocha shortbread cookies. The chocolate flavor was strong enough to balance out the coffee, and the shortbread was delicious. My friends loved them!


Sean Doody
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This mocha shortbread was a delightful treat! The combination of coffee and chocolate flavors was perfect, and the shortbread was buttery and crumbly. I'll definitely be making these again.