Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies: A Irresistibly Simple Treat!
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies are a delightful and easy-to-make treat that combines the buttery flavor of shortbread with a rich chocolate coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place them back on the parchment paper to set.
- Allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
Notes
- For a variation, add vanilla extract to the dough for extra flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- These cookies can be decorated with sprinkles before the chocolate sets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg