Savory Sweet Life

Simply Delicious Recipes for Everyday Living

Chocolate Cinnamon Shortbread Recipe

Last update: July 18, 2016 By Alice Currah 12 Comments

[donotprint]
Every now and then a girl needs a vacation, right? Well this week our family is on Spring Break.  I’ve promised my husband I will not blog or anything else related.  Instead I plan on catching up on reading books, which have collected dust on my nightstand.  Another priority is making sand castles on the beach and playing in the surf with my kids.  Who knows, maybe I’ll live on the wild side and take my husband up on his suggestion to treat myself to a pedicure!  But don’t worry, I’ve left Savory Sweet Life in good hands while I’m gone.  I have two amazing bloggers lined up to share with you wonderful recipes for sweets!

Today’s first guest post is from Hannah of HoneyandJam.com. I’m very excited to have Hannah guest posting on Savory Sweet Life.  If you’re not familiar with Hannah, trust me, you would be doing yourself a favor by visiting her beautiful blog.  While you’re there, soak up and be inspired from all her gorgeous still-life photography and yummy recipes.  Today she is sharing a recipe for Chocolate Cinnamon Shortbread which I cannot wait to try when we return home.  Thank you, Hannah!

I’m such a cookie person. I love how versatile they are – they can be pretty much any flavor you crave, are done in no time, and totally portable. The perfect sweet in my mind. Today, I was craving chocolate, not chocolate chip though, so I went on a search. I was flipping through Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook and this recipe jumped out at me. Chocolate and cinnamon shortbread? How could I resist!

These cookies are little gems – maybe the best chocolate cookie I’ve ever had. Rich and buttery, the chocolate flavor seems more pronounced due to the addition of cinnamon. I made two batches, the first in a round tart pan, they were thick, and almost fudgy, the second I rolled into a log and cut into rounds, they were much crisper. Both ways are utterly delicious!

[/donotprint]

Chocolate Cinnamon Shortbread
adapted from Martha Stewart

3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
2 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 1/2 tablespoons dutch process cocoa powder
heaping 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup superfine sugar

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and baking soda until combined.

In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and superfine sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add flour mixture and beat on medium speed until just combined.

Form dough into 2 logs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter; wrap in parchment, and refrigerate 1/2 hour (or up to 3 days).

Preheat the oven to 325 F.

If frozen, let the logs stand at room temp for 10 minutes. Remove parchment. Slice logs into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, and space about 1 inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment. Bake for about 12 minutes. Let cool.

(If you want thicker, fudgier cookies, press dough into a tart pan with removable bottom, bake at 325 for about 25 – 30 minutes.)

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: Chocolate, Cookies, dessert, Shortbread, sweets, Vegetarian

« Vegetarian Jap Chae
Classic Madeleines »

Comments

  1. Divina says

    April 22, 2010 at 3:53 am

    Beautiful and tempting cookies from a great blogger and photographer.

  2. Amy from She Wears Many Hats says

    April 19, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    Whoa. These look perfect. How have I never had chocolate shortbread in my many years? So basic. So obvious. Will definitely be trying these soon.

  3. Hannah says

    April 19, 2010 at 10:33 pm

    dawn: I’m sure that would work!

  4. Maria says

    April 19, 2010 at 9:52 am

    I love Hannah’s site, great guest post. I can’t wait to try this sweet treat!

  5. dawnl55 says

    April 18, 2010 at 11:21 am

    Hi, This recipe sounds great. Would you be able to press this into a shortbread pan?

  6. Scentsy Wickless Candles says

    April 17, 2010 at 8:33 am

    Stopped by to visit your blog after seeing you in the Mukilteo Journal. I’m so glad I did. Now it’s time to put all your great recipes into action.

  7. Hannah says

    April 16, 2010 at 1:01 am

    kirsten: that’s a really good idea. i just cut it into wedges! i bet jam would be good…

    andre: i just regular cocoa powder and it came out just fine!

  8. Andre@CocoaSensations says

    April 15, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    I really loved this recipe. This is really perfect for breakfast with a cup of tea. Can I used an ordinary cocoa powder instead of the dutch process?..Waiting for your reply and thanks for the post.

    😀

  9. Michelle says

    April 15, 2010 at 2:12 pm

    Enjoy your vacation. Your blog is definitely in good hands with Hannah. I am such a fan, Hannah. You are so talented!

  10. Nicole says

    April 15, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    I must do something about my dusty books, too! These cookies look divine, Hannah. The pictures are gorgeous, as always 🙂 Love the tart idea.

  11. steph says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    what a coincidence, i was just looking through martha stewart’s cookie book and i bookmarked this recipe! it must be a sign that i have to make them this weekend!

  12. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    April 15, 2010 at 1:20 pm

    Hope you enjoy your break, Alice! And these look delicious, Hannah! 🙂

If you've enjoyed this free recipe (or post), please support us by recommending and sharing it with others in your social networks. Thank you!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

HELLO

Hi, and welcome to Savory Sweet Life. I am so glad you are here! My name is Alice Currah and you'll find easy delicious recipes to feed your family and other useful tips for everyday living. Continue reading more about Alice....

RECIPE SEARCH

Categories

Savory Sweet Life participates in affiliate programs including Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. SSL may earn fees linking to products and services at no additional cost to you.

MOST POPULAR

  • Buttercream Frosting – How to Make Buttercream Frosting
    Buttercream Frosting – How to Make Buttercream Frosting
  • How to Microwave Salmon
    How to Microwave Salmon
  • How to Roast Garlic
    How to Roast Garlic
  • Kansas City Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwiches
    Kansas City Barbeque Pulled Pork Sandwiches

SUBSCRIBE BY EMAIL

Alice-Currah-Cookbook

Copyright © 2023 · Savory Sweet Life | Alice Currah

Privacy Policy