Chocolate Nut Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Cover baking sheet with parchment paper; draw two circles, each 7 to 7-1/2 inches.
2. 2
   Measure flour, cocoa, sugar and salt into the food processor or into the large bowl of electric mixer.
3. 3
   Mix well.
4. 4
   Cut the butter into thin slices and add to the flour mixture.
5. 5
   Mix or process until mixture resembles moist sand.
6. 6
   Add the chocolate and nuts and continue mixing until a dough forms.
7. 7
   Shape dough into a smooth ball.
8. 8
   Cut the dough into quarters.
9. 9
   Shape each quarter into a smooth ball.
10. 10
    Place dough ball onto the center of each circle drawn on the parchment paper.
11. 11
    Flatten the round to within 1/2 inch of the inside edge of the round.
12. 12
    With a fork, make impressions on the top of each round and use the fork to round off the edges.
13. 13
    Sprinkle each round with 1 teaspoon sugar.
14. 14
    With a straight knife, cut each round into eight wedges; leave wedges in place.
15. 15
    Bake for 1 hour or until the shortbread is a light golden color.
16. 16
    With a straight-edged knife, cut the wedges apart while still warm.