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Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Crescents

Coffee and chocolate-- need we say more?

  • Yields: 50 cookies
  • Preparation: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups (500mL) all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp (45mL) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) instant espresso powder
  • 2 squares (28g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (125mL) granulated sugar
  • semi-sweet chocolate, melted and optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180° C).  Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  1. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, coffee powder and chopped chocolate. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy, about 3 minutes.  On low speed, gradually add flour mixture, beating until blended.  Knead to form a smooth dough.
  3. Shape into small logs, each about 2 inches (5 cm) long.  Bend ends down to form a crescent shape and taper ends.  Place on prepared baking sheet about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
  4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.  Cool 5 minutes on sheet then transfer to rack and cool completely.
  5. If desired, decorate with a drizzle of melted chocolate.
  Variations:
  • Leave plain or drizzle with melted chocolate for a fancier presentation.
  • Toss plain cookies in icing sugar to coat just before serving.
  • Dip ends in melted chocolate.
   
  • Espresso coffee powders vary in strength.  Decrease or increase the amount to suit your own personal taste.
Photo of - Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Crescents

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250mL) GAY LEA - Salted Butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups (500mL) all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp (45mL) cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp (30mL) instant espresso powder
  • 2 squares (28g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • ½ cup (125mL) granulated sugar
  • semi-sweet chocolate, melted and optional

Products Used

GAY LEA - Salted Butter Photo of - GAY LEA - Salted Butter