chocolate shortbread trees with raspberry jam & wh

How To Make chocolate shortbread trees with raspberry jam & wh

• Step 1
  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper
• Step 2
  In a large bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Stir in sugar, salt and vanilla, using a spatula.
• Step 3
  In a small bowl sift the flour and cocoa; add to the butter mixture. Stir until ingredients are combined and a soft dough forms.
• Step 4
  Divide dough in half, place dough on opposite sides of the cookie sheet. Using your fingers, pat each piece of dough into a 6 inch round. Using a sharp knife score each dough round into 8 slices. Place entire cookie sheet in freezer for 25 minutes.
• Step 5
  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove cookie sheet from freezer and allow to sit for 5 minutes. Prick dough all over with a fork and bake for approximately 15 minutes until center is dry to the touch.
• Step 6
  Remove from oven, place cookie sheet on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Slice shortbread into wedges. Remove wedges from baking sheet and cool completely on racks.
• Step 7
  When cooled, spread a thick layer of jam on each wedge.
• Step 8
  In a small bowl, combine white chocolate and shortening, place in microwave, cook until melted; stir until smooth. Place chocolate in a pastry bag with a small tip and pipe "garland" on each "tree wedge". Allow cookies to sit, until chocolate has hardened. Place in an air tight container with waxed paper between layers.
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