whole wheat chocolate shortbread

This shortbread is always a winner with kids. Nice crumbly texture with whole wheat goodness.

Preparation time: 25 min for mixing and 22 minutes for baking.

Ingredients:

whole wheat pastry flour- 1 cup

cocoa powder- 1/8 cup

powdered sugar- 3/8 cup

salt- a pinch

butter- 1/3 cup

coconut oil- 2-3 tbsp.

vanilla extract-  1 tsp.

Method:

*Using an electric mixer, mix softened butter, vanilla extract and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.

* Combine flour, salt and cocoa powder in another bowl.

*Mix the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Knead into a firm dough by adding coconut oil a little at a time.

* Form little balls with hands and flatten into circles. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

* Bake at 325 F in a preheated oven for 20-22 minutes. Let the cookies cool on a rack.

Makes 20-22 cookies. Store in an airtight container.

(adapted from Madhuram’s Eggless Cooking)