Chocolate Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup icing sugar
• ¹⁄₃ cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 - 3 tbsp cold water, or less as needed
• Chocolate Fudge Sauce, optional
• 1 pkg Chocolate Fudge Sauce Mix
• 1 cup whipping cream

Preparation

1. In mixer or food processor, combine all ingredients, except water, to form a fine cornmeal texture.
2. Slowly add water, pulsing, until dough begins to form. Remove from food processor. Gather into a ball, and roll out until flat. Wrap and chill for 15 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 375° F (190° C).
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to desired thickness, and cut into shapes.
5. Place on a Sheet Pan lined with a Sheet Pan Liner, and bake 8–10 minutes. Before serving, drizzle with chocolate fudge sauce or lightly dust with cocoa or icing sugar, if desired.