Chocolate Nut Shortbread

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper; draw two circles, each 7 to 7-1/2 inches.

2. 2

   Measure flour, cocoa, sugar and salt into the food processor or into the large bowl of electric mixer.

3. 3

   Mix well.

4. 4

   Cut the butter into thin slices and add to the flour mixture.

5. 5

   Mix or process until mixture resembles moist sand.

6. 6

   Add the chocolate and nuts and continue mixing until a dough forms.

7. 7

   Shape dough into a smooth ball.

8. 8

   Cut the dough into quarters.

9. 9

   Shape each quarter into a smooth ball.

10. 10

    Place dough ball onto the center of each circle drawn on the parchment paper.

11. 11

    Flatten the round to within 1/2 inch of the inside edge of the round.

12. 12

    With a fork, make impressions on the top of each round and use the fork to round off the edges.

13. 13

    Sprinkle each round with 1 teaspoon sugar.

14. 14

    With a straight knife, cut each round into eight wedges; leave wedges in place.

15. 15

    Bake for 1 hour or until the shortbread is a light golden color.

16. 16

    With a straight-edged knife, cut the wedges apart while still warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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