Butter Cookies

Chocolate

This recipe is all about chocolate, which is a sure hit this time of year. These little Chocolate Butter Cookies are delicious plain or topped with a chocolate glaze.

Ingredients 

Unsalted Butter

Espresso Powder

Eggs

Sugar

Vanilla Extract

Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder

Salt

All-Purpose Flour

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cocoa powder and espresso powder; stir until mixture forms smooth paste.

INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCTIONS

In bowl of stand mixer, mix remaining 16 tablespoons butter, sugar, salt and cooled cocoa mixture on high speed until well combined.

Add yolks and vanilla and mix on medium speed until combined.

INSTRUCTIONS

With mixer running on low, add flour in 3 additions, waiting until each addition is incorporated before adding the next. Continue to mix until dough forms cohesive ball.

INSTRUCTIONS

Turn dough onto work surface; divide into three 4-inch disks.

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