Description
Deliciously buttery shortbread cookies dipped in rich chocolate, perfect for sharing and creating sweet memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for coating)
- Optional toppings: sprinkles, crushed nuts, sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until it forms a crumbly dough.
- Shape into a log or press into a square pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden, then cool on a wire rack.
- Melt chocolate until smooth.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and let excess drip off.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Enjoy the cookies at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for best results. Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate, shortbread, cookies, dessert, baking