Sunday, August 12, 2007

Bittersweet Shortbread Cookies

2 cups (4 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
3-1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
6 squares BAKER'S Bittersweet Baking Chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 cup PLANTERS Chopped Pecans, toasted

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Beat butter and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add flour and cornstarch; mix well. Stir in chocolate and pecans.

ROLL dough into 1-inch balls; place on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with bottom of glass.

BAKE 20 minutes or until cookies are set and lightly browned; cool on wire racks. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar, if desired.

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