Chocolate Shortbread

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  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 4.5 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened premium dark cocoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, cocoa, and salt in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

Step 2

Place sugar, butter, and oil in a medium bowl; mix with hands until combined. Add flour mixture, and mix with hands until combined; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 325°.

Step 4

Place dough on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; press dough into an 8 x 5–inch rectangle about 3/8-inch thick. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or just until set. Cut shortbread into 24 pieces. Cool completely.