Chocolate Shortbread Recipe

INGREDIENTS

250g/8oz butter

125g/4oz caster sugar

320g/10.5oz plain flour

30g/1oz cocoa powder

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 160C, 325F, Gas 3.

Grease and line a shallow oblong baking tin.

In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy.

Sieve in the flour and cocoa powder.

Mix together and then beat until well combined.

Pour into the prepared cake tin and level.

Prick all over with a fork.

Bake in the oven for about an hour until firm.

Cut into fingers while still warm.

Allow to cool in the tin.

Remove from the tin and serve.

Can be stored in an airtight container.

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