MOCHA SHORTBREAD WEDGES

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A buttery mocha-flavored cookie, what could be sweeter? This recipe for shortbread makes for a deliciously rich-flavored dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon finely ground coffee beans, preferably espresso
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, cocoa, and salt. Stir in coffee, and set aside.
  • Beat butter until smooth. Add sugar, and beat well. Add flour mixture, and beat until combined.
  • Pat dough into an ungreased 8-inch round pan. Bake until firm, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove shortbread from oven, let sit for 5 minutes, then cut into wedges. Let cool completely. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.

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