Chocolate Walnut Shortbread Cookies

• Vegetarian

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa powder, unsweetened dark regular or extra
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 heaping cup Walnuts, rough

• Dairy

  • 1 stick (1/2 cup unsalted butter, unsalted

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Directions

• set oven to 325F
• 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.
• 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.
• Roll up in the paper, smoothing the log and twisting the ends firmly to form a secure package.
• Refrigerate for 2 hours, or freeze for 1 hour if youre in a hurry, then unwrap and slice into thin slices, about 1/4-1/3 inch.
• Place on a silpat or parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes. Just until set.
• Cool for a minute on the tray, then transfer to a cooling rack.