MOCHA SHORTBREAD

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From a recent Family Circle magazine. I substituted instant coffee for the espresso and dusted the finished shortbread with granulated sugar. If you like mocha; you like these!

Provided by mer5901

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 2h45m

Yield 1 pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
2 teaspoons espresso powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together flour and salt; transfer flour mixture to food processor with chopped chocolate and process for one minute or until chocolate is finely ground. Set aside.
  • Stir together espresso powder and 2 tsp hot water until espresso dissolves;set aside.
  • Beat butter 3 minutes. Add granulated sugar and beat 2 minutes or until well blended.
  • Beat in espresso mixture.
  • Reduce speed to low and gradually beat in flour mixture.
  • Press dough into a 9 inch round fluted non-stick tart pan. Score into 16 pie shaped wedges without cutting completely through dough. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F Uncover shortbread and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove to a wire rack and remove side of pan. Dust with confectioner's sugar.
  • Cut through marks before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 28.3, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 0.9

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