Java Mocha Shortbread

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Aug. 26, 2013

A perfect shortbread with a hint of coffee and a lot of chocolate flavor without a lot of work. Imagine yourself sitting down with a cup of coffee or tea, a couple of shortbread cookies fresh from the oven, allowing your cares to go away!

Ingredients

Butter stick 1 , softened
Flour 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Instant coffee granules 3 Teaspoon
Powdered sugar 1 Cup (16 tbs)
Vanilla extract 1 Teaspoon
Mini chocolate chips 1 Cup (16 tbs)
For dusting
Flour 1 Teaspoon (For dusting)

Directions

GETTING READY

1. Sprinkle flour on parchment or waxed paper and set aside.

MAKING

2. In mixer add butter, coffee granules, powdered sugar and vanilla. Slowly add flour and beat to combine.

3. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. On floured parchment or waxed paper, transfer the dough, roll and wrap tight. Place in the refrigerator for one hour.

5. Remove dough from refrigerator and slice into about 1-inch rounds.

6. Place rounds on a greased cookie sheet, flatten just slightly with your fingers or a fork

7. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

SERVING

8. Serve with a cup of hot coffee and enjoy!

Recipe Summary

Difficulty Level: Medium
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 10

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 248Calories from Fat 139

 % Daily Value*

Total Fat 16 g24.6%

Saturated Fat 5 g25%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol

Sodium 28 mg1.17%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g8.3%

Dietary Fiber %

Sugars 9 g

Protein 2 g4%

Vitamin A % Vitamin C %

Calcium % Iron %

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet