Description
Delightfully buttery and tender chocolate chip shortbread cookies dipped in rich semisweet or dark chocolate for an irresistible treat perfect for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
Chocolate Dip
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Create Dough: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in the vanilla extract. Add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Stir in the mini chocolate chips evenly throughout.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to about ½-inch thickness. Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into rectangles or your desired shapes.
- Chill Dough: Place the cut cookies on the prepared baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt Chocolate: Once cooled, melt the semisweet or dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Stir in coconut oil or vegetable shortening if using for a smoother dip.
- Dip Cookies: Dip one end of each cooled shortbread cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Place the dipped cookies on parchment paper to set.
- Set Chocolate: Allow the chocolate to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- For added flair, sprinkle the dipped chocolate ends with sea salt, colorful sprinkles, or crushed nuts before the chocolate sets.
