Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies: The Best Indulgent Treats
Delve into the indulgent world of chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies, where buttery richness meets chocolatey bliss.
- 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
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the flour, vanilla extract, and salt until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into small balls and flatten them slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Let the cookies cool completely before dipping them in chocolate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate and place on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate with a higher cocoa content.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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