Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies (Printable)
Delicate, buttery shortbread cookies half-dipped in rich chocolate—perfect for gifting or an elegant teatime treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shortbread
01 - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
02 - ½ cup powdered sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 7 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or unsalted butter, optional for shine
→ Optional Toppings
08 - ¼ cup chopped nuts, sprinkles, or flaked sea salt
# How To Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
02 - Add flour and salt; mix gently until combined. Do not overwork the dough.
03 - Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
05 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to approximately ¼ inch thickness. Cut into desired shapes using cookie cutters.
06 - Place cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.
07 - Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until edges are just golden. Cool completely on a wire rack.
08 - Melt chocolate and coconut oil (if using) in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in 20-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
09 - Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on parchment paper.
10 - Sprinkle with toppings if desired. Allow to set at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to harden.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These cookies maintain that perfect balance between crisp edges and tender centers that makes you close your eyes with each bite.
- The contrast between buttery shortbread and rich chocolate creates a treat that feels fancy but requires just a handful of pantry ingredients.
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- The dough might seem crumbly at first, but gently press it together rather than adding water or it will toughen.
- Adding a spoonful of coconut oil to the melted chocolate creates a smoother dipping consistency and gives the finished chocolate a beautiful shine.
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- Place your cookie sheets in the freezer for 5 minutes before transferring the cut cookies onto them, which helps maintain those crisp, clean edges during baking.
- For the most even baking, rotate your cookie sheets halfway through the baking time, especially if your oven has hot spots.