Description
Rich chocolate-drenched Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies deliver classic Scottish bakery magic with delicate buttery crumbles. Elegant sweet morsels melt perfectly on palates, offering pure indulgence worth savoring slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 ounces (170 grams) chocolate
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Components:
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine softened butter and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl, whipping until light and fluffy. Incorporate vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
- Gradually fold in flour and salt, gently mixing until the dough develops a crumbly, cohesive texture.
- Manually compress the dough into a compact spherical shape, then encase it in parchment paper. Chill the wrapped dough in the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes to firm up.
- Heat the oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- Extract the chilled dough and transform it into a neat rectangular block. Using a sharp pastry cutter or knife, slice the block into uniform ½-inch thick rectangles or squares.
- Arrange the cookie slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them generously to prevent merging during baking. Bake for 18-22 minutes until the edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Transfer the baked cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and firm up completely.
- Finely chop the chocolate and melt it in a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently to maintain a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Prepare a workspace with wax paper. Carefully immerse each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing on the prepared surface.
- Place the chocolate-dipped cookies in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, enabling the chocolate coating to solidify and create a crisp shell.
- Once the chocolate has set, serve these elegant shortbread cookies at room temperature, perfect for sharing or savoring solo.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s shape during baking.
- Use high-quality butter and chocolate for a rich, luxurious flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark, milk, or white chocolate to create unique flavor variations and person
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg