Chocolate Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Cream the butter until it is light.
2. 2
   Cream in the powdered sugar, cocoa and the vanilla Now work in the flour.
3. 3
   Knead the dough on an unfloured board until nice and smooth.
4. 4
   Spray the shortbread pan very lightly with non stick cooking spray.
5. 5
   Firmly press the dough into the shortbread pan.
6. 6
   Prick the entire surface wit h a fork.
7. 7
   Bake the in the pan at 325 degrees for about 30 to 35 min, don't let the edges get too dark.
8. 8
   Let the shortbread cool in it's pan, for about 10 minutes.
9. 9
   Loosen the edges with a knife and flip the pan over onto a wooden cutting board.
10. 10
    If the shortbread does not come right out, tap one edge of the pan.
11. 11
    Cut into serving pieces while it's still warm.