Coffee Shortbread Recipe

By MarieR

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• 1/2 cup vanilla or white chips, melted

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and coffee granules until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with floured 2-in. to 3-in. cookie cutters. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 300° for 20-22 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzle with melted chips.
Yield: about 5 dozen.