FROSTED CHOCOLATE SHORTBREAD

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I was introduced to these cookies by a friendly neighbor who brought them over the cold winter day we moved into our new home. Christmas cookies have never tasted so good or looked so good.-Deb Nixon, Paris, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup baking cocoa
Dash salt
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 tablespoons water
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cornstarch, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack. , Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. squares. In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and water until smooth. Frost cookies; decorate with sprinkles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.