Frosted Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

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I was introduced to these cookies by a friendly neighbor who brought them over the cold winter day we moved into our new home. Christmas cookies have never tasted so good or looked so good.—Deb Nixon, Paris, Ontario

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Frosted Chocolate Shortbread Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 54 Servings
30 30 60

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • Dash salt
  • FROSTING:
  • 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Colored sprinkles, optional

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cornstarch, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. squares. In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and water until smooth. Frost cookies; decorate with sprinkles if desired. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 106 calories, 6 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Frosted Chocolate Shortbread in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p58

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