Directions:
- Combine flour, cocoa, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
- Add sugar and beat about 2 minutes or until fluffy, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
- Beat in egg and espresso powder.
- Beat in as much of the flour mixture as you can with the mixer.
- Stir in any remaining flour mixture (dough will be crumbly).
- Use your hands to form the dough into a ball. Divide dough in half.
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Roll each half of the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut out shapes using a 2-1/2-inch star-shape cookie cutter.
- Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are firm.
- Transfer to wire racks and let cool.
- Microwave chopped chocolate and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl on 50 percent power about 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring three times.
- Dip one-third of each cookie into melted chocolate mixture; let excess drip back into bowl.
- Place cookies on waxed paper; let stand about 1 hour or until set.
- If desired, brush luster dust on chocolate.
- Makes 48 cookies.
- TO STORE:.
- Place cookies in layers separated by pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies, if frozen, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 330.87 Kcal (1385 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 199.14 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 22.13g | 34% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 44.14mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 58.7mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 282.87mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 35.72g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 9.84g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7g | 19% | |
| Protein | 5.59g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 21.6mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 446.7 Kcal (1870 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 268.85 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.87g | 34% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 59.6mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 79.25mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 381.9mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbs | 48.22g | 12% | |
| Sugars | 13.28g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.34g | 19% | |
| Protein | 7.55g | 11% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 29.2mg | 2% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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