Enter these dainty Chocolate Shortbread Stars that are just as delicious as they sound! To make these chocolate cookies, you will need only five simple ingredients: butter, cocoa powder, rice flour, all-purpose flour, powdered sugar, and vanilla. If you want to be on the fancier side, make a simple chocolate ganache, spoon it into the center of each large shortbread star, and top with a smaller one.
To make these chocolate stars, start by making the dough. I like to use rice flour in my shortbread cookies. It helps to make the cookies softer with a deliciously crumbly texture. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling it out between two pieces of parchment. Cut out the cookies and bake until the edges are just firm. Leave to cool slightly, then sandwich them with a sweet chocolate ganache and dust with powdered sugar before serving. And get ready to be the star of your next cookie exchange party!
To make these Chocolate Shortbread Stars, you will need the following ingredients:
In a food processor, combine 200 grams chopped butter, 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/2 cup rice flour, 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and ¾ cup powdered sugar and pulse until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and pulse until the mixture comes together.
Form into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C/350 °F and line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
Roll the chilled dough out between 2 pieces of parchment paper until ⅛-inch thick. Peel off the parchment and using a 1 ½-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut 30 stars from the dough. Arrange the cookies on the prepared cookie sheet spacing ½-inch apart. Return the remaining dough to the fridge.
Bake the cookies until the edges are just firm to touch, 6 to 8 minutes.
Leave the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Roll out the remaining dough and use a 2 ¼-inch star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 30 stars, re-rolling dough scraps as needed. Arrange the stars, ½ inch apart, on the remaining sheets.
Bake, 1 cookie sheet at a time, until the edges are just firm, 8 to 10 minutes.
Leave the cookies to cool on the cookie sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to the wire rack to cool completely.
Place ⅓ cup milk chocolate melts and 1 tablespoon heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high (100%) for 30 seconds, stirring halfway through, or until melted and smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Spoon ½ teaspoon chocolate ganache in the center of a large star and top with a small star, pressing down gently to secure. Repeat with the remaining stars and ganache. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Dust the cookies with powdered sugar and serve.
These Chocolate Shortbread Stars are delicious yet so easy to make. Made with cocoa and vanilla, they are generously sandwiched with chocolate ganache that truly makes these cookies outstanding. Give this recipe a try soon, and please don’t forget to tag us #cookmerecipes on Instagram!
Hice estas estrellas de chocolate para la fiesta de cumpleaños de mi hijo y fueron un gran éxito. La textura es perfecta y el ganache es muy rico. Definitivamente haré estas galletas nuevamente.
These Chocolate Shortbread Stars are simply the bomb! So easy to make, I can’t stop munchin’!
Delicious, easy treats!
OMG, these Chocolate Shortbread Stars are an absolute showstopper! Made them for our anniversary, and my hubby couldn't get enough. They were proper delish. Can't wait to make again!
Delicious! Made these for my kids' bake sale and they loved them! The texture is so crumbly and they’re super easy to make. I used rice flour like the recipe says, and it made all the difference. Will definitely make again for family gatherings.
I made these Chocolate Shortbread Stars for our anniversary. The dough was super easy to handle, and they turned out beautiful! They melted in our mouths. My husband couldn't get enough and even said they were his favourite cookies ever!
Delicious! Made these for our family gathering and they were a huge hit. Simple and sweet, just like my kids!
These cookies are super easy to whip up! My kids loved decorating them for the bake sale, pure joy.
Yummy!
OMG, so yummy!
These Chocolate Shortbread Stars are amazing! I made them for my daughter's school bake sale, and they disappeared fast. Simple to make and so tasty, they're now a family favorite. Can't wait to share them again!
I tried these Chocolate Shortbread Stars last weekend with my kids, and we had a blast baking together. They turned out so soft and crumbly, and the chocolate ganache made them next level. My wife still raves about them. Simple to make and perfect for family time, highly recommend it.
Delicious
Super easy recipe. My kids and I made these for a holiday party, they were a hit. Simple ingredients made for fun family time.
I always love easy cookie recipes. Thanks for sharing!
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