Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Recipe by The View From the Great Island

Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Cookies ~ if a cookie and a brownie had a baby they might come up with a delicious buttery cookie like this!

Ingredients

• ¼ cup confectioner's sugar
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or extra dark)
• 1 stick, (1/2 cup) unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• heaping 1/2 cup walnuts (rough chopped)

Method

1. Whisk together the dry ingredients. You can use a wooden spoon or a stand mixer. I use my mixer. Add in the butter and the vanilla, and stir until completely mixed and a soft dough forms.
2. Fold in the walnuts and turn the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Form the soft dough into a rough log, about 7-8 inches long.
3. Roll up in the paper, smoothing the log and twisting the ends firmly to form a secure package.
4. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or freeze for 1 hour if you're in a hurry, then unwrap and slice into thin slices, about 1/4-1/3 inch.
5. Preheat oven to 325F
6. Place on a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Just until set.
7. Cool for a minute on the tray, then transfer to a cooling rack.

View the recipe instructions at The View From the Great Island