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ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD

10/6/2008

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    Always in search of something sweet that combines my love of espresso and chocolate, I made Espresso Chocolate Chip Shortbread this weekend.  It's very, very good with a cold glass of milk!

                     ESPRESSO CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD
                                   adapted from a recipe on About.com

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (if possible, use European-style)
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup finely chopped and lightly toasted pecans

1.  Preheat oven to 350˚ F.  In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.  Add the coffee powder, vanilla and almond extracts.  Add the flour and salt and mix just until the dough holds together.  Add the chocolate chips and the pecans. 
2.  Turn cookie dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap and form a log with the dough that is approximately 1 1/2-inches thick.  You may need to make two logs.  Refrigerate for at least one hour.
3.  Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick pieces and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes or until the edges begin to brown slightly.  Let cool for 15 minutes on the cookie sheets before removing. 

8 Comments
judy link
10/6/2008 04:33:06 am

Eileen I think this sounds wonderful. I just printed out the recipe. I'll make some this week. I love your recipes. I printed out the apple crisp but I need to go to the market and buy apples.

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Margo link
10/6/2008 05:25:50 am

Hi Eileen,
Paula sent me the link to your Blog awhile back. I really enjoy your recipes, and your "why buy it when you can make it" approach to cooking and baking. Our Omas would be proud! Keep up the good work.

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Vera link
10/7/2008 06:30:48 am

Eileen, these are wonderful! I never can say "no" to shortbread :)

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Merisi link
10/7/2008 06:50:24 am

Chocolate and coffee!!!!! :-))))
Thank goodness,
it's too late in the evening to head to the kitchen now, otherwise I might have been tempted. ;-)

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cakebrain link
10/7/2008 06:50:41 am

I love shortbread! This looks like an amazing version with chocolate! I can never pass up anything with chocolate!

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Kelli link
10/7/2008 12:16:38 pm

Oh my goodness! I don't even need to read the recipe, I just know that these were made for me! I am drooling!

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Mandy link
10/8/2008 07:05:46 am

Espresso and chocolate are two of my favorite! I just wish I could have a piece of this right now!

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Oliveaux link
10/8/2008 12:45:46 pm

Yum!! Chocolate and coffee are always a winner! Amanda x

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