Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

favorite Fall cookies

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 18m
Cook Time: 24m
Total Time: 1h 42m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

194
Calories
6.5g
Fat
23mg
Cholesterol
72mg
Sodium
31.6g
Carbohydrate
3.7g
Protein
Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

Recipe Description

These Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons are my favorite fall cookies. They look so cute too, like little brown buttons. I usually use cayenne pepper to spice up this recipe, but you could use ancho chili powder or regular or spicy chili powder if you prefer.

To make these cookie buttons, start by making cookie dough from butter, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, flour, dark cocoa powder and baking powder. Add the secret ingredients: cinnamon and chili powder. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for an hour before rolling it out and cutting out circular button shapes. Bake in the oven and leave to cool before enjoying with your favorite fall hot drink.

To make Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Beat butter and sugar

    10 min
    Step 1 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread ButtonsStep 1 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    In a large baking bowl, beat ¾ cup of butter until fluffy. Add 1 cup of sugar and beat until light and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Beat in egg and vanilla

    3 min
    Step 2 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Add one egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat well.

  3. 3

    Add dry ingredients

    5 min
    Step 3 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread ButtonsStep 3 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Add 1½ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of dark cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon and ½ a teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix on low speed until the ingredients are just combined.

  4. 4

    Chill

    60 min
    Step 4 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Cut the cookie dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap. Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Heat oven and prepare a baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 5 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Roll out dough and cut out cookies

    10 min
    Step 6 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Place one of the dough halves between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll out the dough to ¼-inch thick. Using a round cookie cutter, cut out cookie buttons and place them on the baking sheet leaving 2 inches of space between the cookies.

  7. 7

    Make button holes

    5 min
    Step 7 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Use a drinking straw to punch 4 holes in the center of each cookie.

  8. 8

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 8 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes.

  9. 9

    Cool

    10 min
    Step 9 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Repeat

    12 min
    Step 10 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Roll out the remaining cookie dough and start the process again. Repeat until you have used all of the remaining dough.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons

    Enjoy these cookies with a large glass of milk or a pumpkin spiced latte. These will keep for 5-7 days in an airtight container.

I love the chili kick I get from these Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons. They look super cute too! Make sure you tag #CookeMeRecipes if you try these!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Hannah
February 7, 2025
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Amazing! I made these with my daughter on a rainy day. The spices filled our home with warmth, and they were perfect with our hot cocoa. We giggled while cutting out the shapes, and now they remind me of that cozy day together.

Diana
December 23, 2024
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OMG, these Spiced Chocolate Shortbread Buttons are the bomb! Made 'em for a cozy night in, and my hubby couldn't get enough! Def gonna bake 'em again this fall!

Yasmin
December 4, 2024
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Delicious! Made these cookies for a cozy autumn gathering and everyone loved them. The spice mix is fantastic and they pair perfectly with hot chocolate. Definitely my go-to fall recipe!

Jess
August 4, 2024
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Simply delightful cookies!

Alice Bernard
May 3, 2024
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Deliciously spiced! My kids loved these buttons. Easy to make with a delightful flavor that warms the heart. Perfect for cozy fall afternoons with hot chocolate.

Sandy
March 9, 2024
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Love these buttons!

Amelia Johnson
November 22, 2023
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Simply amazing cookies.

Julia Carter
October 15, 2023
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Simply perfect cookies.

David
October 4, 2023
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Delicious!

Xena Hart
April 3, 2023
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Superb cookies, yum

Penny
January 23, 2023
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Delish!

Mary Johnson
October 5, 2022
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Delicious! Made these while sipping cider, a perfect fall treat.

Xena Jeffries
January 12, 2022
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Delicious, simply awesome!

Lucas Fernández
March 30, 2021
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Deliciously easy cookies.

Athina
October 8, 2020
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So cute cookies! Thanks for sharing!

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