Cocoa Shortbread

Yield: about 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. In small bowl, combine flour and cocoa; set aside.
3. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually blend in flour mixture.
4. On a lightly floured board, roll dough 1/2 inch thick; cut into 2 x 1 inch strips. With fork, pierce surface. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or just until firm.
6. Let stand on cookie sheets for 2 minutes.
7. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.