Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Recipe

July 13, 2023 Post a Comment

ChocolateDipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe Pretty Prudent from www.prettyprudent.com

Description

Chocolate dipped shortbread is a classic holiday treat. It's a delicious combination of buttery shortbread cookies and rich chocolate. The sweet and salty flavors pair perfectly together. Shortbread cookies are simple to make and require only a few ingredients. Once the cookies are baked, they can be enjoyed as-is or dipped into melted chocolate. The chocolate shell adds a beautiful finishing touch and makes the cookies even more delicious. This recipe is easy to follow and yields perfect chocolate dipped shortbread every time.

Ingredients

For the shortbread cookies:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

For the chocolate dip:

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.

In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and mix until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut into desired shapes. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

To make the chocolate dip, add the chocolate chips and butter to a small saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

Dip each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, coating the cookie on both sides. Place the dipped cookie on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Once all the cookies are dipped, let the chocolate harden. Enjoy!

Notes

For a thinner chocolate coating, add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the melted chocolate.

Feel free to get creative with the cookie shapes! Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes or roll the dough into balls for a simpler option.

For an extra special touch, sprinkle the dipped cookies with sprinkles or chopped nuts.

Nutrition

Each cookie contains about 200 calories, 10g fat, 25g carbohydrates, and 2g protein. The exact nutritional information will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.