Mocha Shortbread

(4 stars based on 17 reviews)

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Mocha Shortbread gets an update from the classic preparation with the addition of cocoa and coffee. Try this spectacular and delectable holiday bread as is or use it as an extra special garnish with ice cream.

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa
4 teaspoons NESCAFÉ TASTER'S CHOICE House Blend 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons granulated sugar

Directions:

PREHEAT oven to 300° F.

COMBINE flour and cocoa in large bowl. Combine coffee granules and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl. Stir until coffee is dissolved. Add butter, ½ cup sugar and salt; beat until combined. Add flour mixture; mix just until incorporated. Press dough into ungreased 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom or 9-inch-round cake pan.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until firm. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 to 10 minutes; cut into wedges.

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Yummy Mocha Shorbread

patricia johnson from Lufkin, TX

I make this for my lady party it was my time to make something.Went they came over and I put these down and bring in the coffee in ,they pick one up and bit into it.They said that this is perfect with coffee,next time make this again for us.Idefinatey will be making this again it so easy to make and good.
Not really shortbread

Lin Blasch from FaRmInGdaLe, NY

This wasn't really shortbread. The variation changed it too much. I will say that they were GREAT with a cup of coffee in all fairness. If you like coffee and want to try an interesting recipe, this is the one for you. It is very tasty. If you love shortbread and want a shortbread recipe, try something else.
Mocha Shortbread Cookies

Camille McClain from MORGANTOWN, IN

This is a fabulous twist to an old favorite cookie. We are scottish and have an annual scottish themed holiday party each year and we always serve shortbread cookies, but this year there will be a companion cookie, mocha shortbread. This is the best of both worlds for the chocoholic, of which I am one. My friends will adore these as much as I do I have no doubt. As for the diet...as Scarlet O'Hara once said, "Tomorrow is another day!" - Camille
easy but good

PAUL KNOWLES from CHATTANOOGA, TN

My wife, who isn't a sweet eater, really liked this as not too sweet. My daughter who is a sweet eater liked it as well for the mocha taste.
Good with coffee

judith leaming from DOVER, DE

This is an average recipe ... worth making if you want something special to serve with coffee. When mixed, the dough looks like very fine crumbs so it needs to be firmly pressed into the baking pan. Not really a good example of what shortbread should taste like.
mmmmm shortbread ala cappachino flavored

paula pasek from DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI

What a wonderful marrage of flavors in a shortbread. This was made for newyears, paired with vanillia bean icecream, and whipped topping. Not only is it a great cookie, but it is a wonderful base for other desserts. This one stays in the family favorites journal.
Excellent Shortbread

Roslyn Swift from Ashford, CT

I made these cookies Thanksgiving weekend for the upcoming holidays. These are great and very easy to do. I actually doubled the recipe very easily and my husband went crazy over them. I actually had to make another batch because he eat so many of them. This will definitely be a recipe I will keep making.
delicious!

TAMI LOCKWOOD from DALLAS, OR

So good and so easy to make! A wonderful dessert to have with coffee or tea!
mocha shortbread

Carine Nadel from LAGUNA HILLS, CA

my family have always been coffee/chocoholics. This one was a great mix and we all loved it.
Great Recipe

S larson from Livonia, MI

Very Scrumptious!
Mocha Shortbread

K BELL from Delray Beach, FL

This is fabulous!!!!
Easy and good

J Lucas from Lisle, NY

These were great! Easy to make and delicious. I used dutch processed cocoa instead of standard cocoa and it gave them a great dark color and wonderful taste. I will definitely be making these again soon!
Very Good

Jean Steep from Huron Park, ON

Excellent recipe.
Mocha Shortbread

Prudence Daniels from saint johnsbury, VT

My family enjoyed the flavor. When I bake shortbreads, I cut the dough in serving sizes before baking( a round shortcake into wedges, a rectangular shortcake into bars). This makes it so much easier after baking because the shortbread is crumbly.
Chocolate shortbread

Nicole Acrey from Boston, MA

I had no instant coffee but really wanted to make this recipe, so my friends and I added hot chocolate instead. It was delicious and with chocolate frosting too, it was a chocolate-lover's delight.
Mocha Good

SHARRY JARRELL from PAYSON, AZ

I love the taste of chocolate & coffee - these shortbread squares really hit the spot with me.
mocha shortbread

Irene B. Godin from Beaverbrook, NB

It is very good with chocolate icing. My family enjoyed it.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/16 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 16 servings

Calories: 150
Calories from Fat: 80
Total Fat: 9g (13% of DV)
Saturated Fat: 5g (27% of DV)
Cholesterol: 25mg (8% of DV)
Sodium: 95mg (4% of DV)
Carbohydrates: 16g (5% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% of DV)
Sugars: 7g
Protein: 1g
Vitamin A: 6% of DV
Vitamin C: 0% of DV
Calcium: 0% of DV
Iron: 4% of DV

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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