Signature Recipes

No Forks Necessary: Picnic-friendly Chocolate Cookies. These cookies feature Nestle Abuelita Chocolate.

Abuelita Powder Cookies
(Makes about 6 dozen cookies)

3     cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar, divided
3       tablets (90 grams each) Nestle Abuelita Chocolate, grated
2       cups vegetable shortening
1       teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350° F.

Mix flour, 2 cups powdered sugar and Abuelita in medium bowl. Place shortening in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, adding flour mixture gradually until combined. Add vanilla extract; beat until combined. Freeze for 7 to 10 minutes.

Shape 1 tablespoon dough into ball; repeat with remaining dough. Place balls 1-inch apart on ungreased baking sheets and press lightly to flatten.

Bake for 16 to 18 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for one minute; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Dust with remaining ¼ cup powdered sugar.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 16 minutes

Cool Time: 15 minutes