22 minutes
Indulge in the rich and buttery taste of these Chocolate Chip Cocoa Shortbread Cookies. A perfect blend of chocolate and sweetness, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings with just five simple ingredients.
Unsalted Butter, softened
0 oz
Plain Flour
0 oz
Cocoa Powder
tablespoons
Chocolate Chips, milk or dark
0 oz
1. Creaming the Base
In a large bowl, blend the softened butter and golden caster sugar together using a wooden spoon until well combined and creamy.
2. Dry Mix Incorporation
Gradually mix in the plain flour and cocoa powder, ensuring that it's fully integrated into the butter mixture.
3. Chocolate Chip Fusion
Fold in the chocolate chips. At this point, you may find it easier to knead the dough with clean hands to distribute the chocolate chips evenly throughout.
4. Shaping
Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 5cm in diameter. Wrap each log tightly in cling film.
5. Chilling
Refrigerate the wrapped dough logs for at least 1 hour, or keep them chilled for several days. For longer storage, you can freeze the dough logs for up to 1 month.
6. Preheat Oven
Set the oven to 180°C (160°C for fan ovens, Gas Mark 4) before you begin slicing the dough.
7. Slicing
Unwrap the chilled dough logs and cut them into 1cm-thick rounds.
8. Baking Setup
Arrange the cookie rounds on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, leaving space between each for slight expansion.
9. Baking Time
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Look for the cookies to be just set—they will firm up as they cool.
10. Cooling
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking tray to retain their shape.
Start with the core shortbread recipe, omitting the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. You can add vanilla extract for a flavor boost.
Once your cookies have cooled, dip them in melted chocolate and let them set for a chocolate-covered treat.
Incorporate a teaspoon of finely ground espresso or instant coffee into the dough. This will deepen the chocolate flavor and add a sophisticated, aromatic twist to your cookies.
Add the zest of a lemon, lime, or orange to the dough for a refreshing citrus twist. Combine with a citrus glaze for an extra punch of flavor.
Before baking, press a few pieces of caramel into the top of each cookie, then sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt. The caramel will melt slightly, creating pockets of gooey sweetness, complemented by the salt's contrast.
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