Frosted Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1-3/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2-1/4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup baking cocoa
dash salt
frosting:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp baking cocoa
2 tbsp water
colored sprinkles , optional

Directions:

In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cornstarch, cocoa and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Press into an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until center is set. Cool on a wire rack.
Cut into 1-1/2-in. x 1-in. squares. In a small bowl, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and water until smooth. Frost cookies; decorate with sprinkles if desired. Yield: 4-1/2 dozen.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	193.83 Kcal (812 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.26g	10%
Cholesterol	15.82mg	5%
Sodium	3.97mg	0%
Potassium	2.08mg	0%
Total Carbs	32.08g	11%
Sugars	12.88g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	4%
Protein	1.68g	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	1.9mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	352.68 Kcal (1477 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.39g	10%
Cholesterol	28.78mg	5%
Sodium	7.22mg	0%
Potassium	3.78mg	0%
Total Carbs	58.38g	11%
Sugars	23.44g	52%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	4%
Protein	3.06g	3%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	3.4mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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