Description
Crispy buttery shortbread cookies dipped in rich chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate dip)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar together until creamy.
- Mix in flour, salt, and vanilla until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and flatten slightly on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For firmer chocolate, refrigerate dipped cookies for 15 minutes.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: shortbread, chocolate cookies, easy dessert, homemade cookies