Description
Indulge in these delightful Dippable Chocolate Chip Shortbread Treats, where buttery shortbread cookies studded with mini chocolate chips are dipped in rich dark chocolate for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Chocolate Coating:
- 6 oz semisweet or dark chocolate (chopped or chips, for dipping)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional, for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and smooth. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Prepare Dough: Add the flour and salt, mix until a soft dough forms, then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Shape and Bake: Shape the dough, chill, roll out, cut into shapes, and bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
- Chocolate Dip: Melt the chocolate with coconut oil, dip the cookies, and let set before serving.
Notes
- Use mini chocolate chips for easier handling.
- Enhance with sprinkles or crushed nuts on the chocolate coating for added flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
