Chocolate shortbread is a great variation on the traditional shortbread recipe. The chocolate and butter melt in your mouth. They’re good enough for any holiday tray. Try with eggnog or your favourite hot chocolate.

Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour

2 tbsp cocoa powder

3/4 cup softened butter

3/4 cup icing sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

DIRECTIONS

Mix butter, sugars and vanilla in a bowl until fluffy. 

flour and cocoa powder and mix only until combined. 

Roll into a log and refrigerate until butter hardens. 

Cut slices from log and bake in 325 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes.

Try Lime Shortbread for another unique shortbread.