Mocha Cinnamon Shortbread Squares

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   and butter an 8-inch-square baking pan.

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   In a bowl with an electric mixer beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy.

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   In another bowl whisk together flour, espresso powder, cocoa powder, salt, and cinnamon.

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   Beat flour mixture into butter mixture until just combined.

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   On a lightly floured surface knead dough about 5 times, or until it just comes together.

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   Press dough evenly into prepared and bake in middle of oven 35 to 45 minutes, or until browned lightly and just firm.

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   Cool shortbread in pan on a rack 10 minutes.

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   While shortbread is still warm, loosen edges from pan with a small knife and carefully invert onto your hand covered with a kitchen towel.

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    Invert shortbread onto a cutting board and cut into 9 squares.

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    Cool shortbread completely on a rack set over a sheet of wax paper.

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    In a metal bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water melt chocolate, stirring, and cool slightly.

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    Drizzle chocolate decoratively over shortbread and let stand until chocolate is hardened.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.