Description
These Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies are a delectable treat that combines buttery, crumbly shortbread with a rich chocolate coating. Inspired by European-style cookies, they are perfect for any occasion whether you’re enjoying a cup of tea or serving guests at a party. Easy to make, these cookies are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 oz chocolate
Instructions
- Cream Butter & Sugar – In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add Flour & Salt – Stir in the flour and salt until the dough becomes crumbly.
- Form Dough – Press the dough together into a ball using your hands. Wrap it in parchment or wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Shape Cookies – Remove the dough from the fridge and shape it into a rectangular block. Use a pastry cutter to slice the dough into ½-inch thick cookies.
- Bake – Place the cookies 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Cool Cookies – Let the cookies cool on a baking rack for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate – Chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt it in a saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously.
- Dip Cookies – Once the chocolate is melted, transfer it to a deep ramekin. Dip each cookie into the melted chocolate and place them on a plate lined with wax paper.
- Chill – Refrigerate the cookies for 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Serve & Enjoy – Once the chocolate is set, serve and enjoy these delicious shortbread cookies!
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can sprinkle the chocolate-dipped cookies with a pinch of sea salt before chilling for added flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 188
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg