Chocolate Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, then add vanilla & mix well.
3. 3
   In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar & cocoa, then add to creamed mixture, beating about 3 minutes or until dough holds together.
4. 4
   Pat the dough into a 9-inch by 4-inch rectangle, then cut into 2-inch by 1 1/2-inch strips.
5. 5
   Place strips 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. 6
   Prick each strip several times with a fork.
7. 7
   Bake 20-25 minutes or until set.
8. 8
   Set sheets on wire rack(s) to cool for 5 minutes, then remove shortbreat to wire rack(s) to cool completely.