Baking

Chocolate shortbread

Sweet, crumbly and utterly indulgent, enjoy a piece of this beautiful chocolate shortbread with a cuppa for morning or afternoon tea. Or, make it for your loved ones - it's the perfect gift for Christmas or birthdays.
Chocolate shortbreadAustralian Women's Weekly
6
1H 10M

Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan-forced). Line two large oven trays with baking paper.
2.Beat butter, icing sugar and extract in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the sifted flours and cocoa in two batches. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured bench and knead lightly for 5 minutes.
3.Divide mixture into six equal portions. Use your hands to press each dough portion into a 12cm round. Mark each shortbread round into 6 wedges with the back of a large knife, then prick with a fork. Use your finger tips to pinch the edges of rounds; sprinkle with the coffee crystals.
4.Bake for about 45 minutes or until cooked through. Cool on trays.

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