Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these delectable Chocolate Shortbread Cookies that are buttery, crumbly, and topped with a rich layer of chocolate. Perfect for a sweet treat any time of day!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ sticks (12 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour and salt; add gradually to butter mixture.
- Chill the Dough: Shape dough into a disk, refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Roll and Cut: Roll dough, cut desired shapes, and transfer to baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Cool.
- Add the Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate chips, coat half of each cookie, and refrigerate to set.
- Store and Serve: Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Notes
- You can decorate the cookies with sprinkles or chopped nuts before the chocolate sets.
- For a twist, sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate coating for a sweet and salty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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