i can say that before i whipped these together last night - pre-house guest arrival, post dinner - that i didn't really knew what shortbread was. yeah weird for a "baker" but it just wasn't something that i found even sounded appetizing. short-bread? hmmm not nearly as appealing as say - gingersnap. (mmm gingersnap - yum).
so back to the shortbread i made: i found this recipe in my "cookies" cookbook by martha stewart. to be totally honest the main reason i picked this one was because we have no eggs in the frig. and well - this is chocolate (always gets points) and very simple (check plus plus). i have to say that i really like this treat. josh and i decided to rename it dehydrated brownies cus that's really what it seems like your eating. don't take that name the wrong way - they are totally delicious, just reminds you of a brownie in smell and basic taste, but the texture is obviously lacking the gooey fudgeness of a real brownie. these would be perfect for a christmas gift.
CHOCOLATE MOCHA SHORTBREAD (aka: dehydrated brownies)
1/2c + 2tbs flour
1/4c dutch processed cocoa powder
pinch salt
2 tsp instant coffee granules
4oz butter at room temp
1/2c powdered sugar
*preheat oven to 350F, grease a 8" round cake pan
*sift together flour, cocoa, salt and coffee
*in separate bowl cream butter to light and fluffy
*beat in the powdered sugar
*beat in the cocoa mixture to fully combined
*evenly spread the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes
*cook in pan 5 minutes then cut into 8 wedges, cook on wire rack
*when fully cooled sprinkle with powdered sugar
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