Description
These Dippable Chocolate Chip Shortbread Treats are buttery, tender, and perfectly crumbly cookies studded with mini chocolate chips and dipped in rich semisweet chocolate. Easy to make and ideal for holiday gifting or satisfying your sweet tooth with a simple homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 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 Dipping
- 6 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped (for dipping)
- Optional sprinkles or chopped nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the powdered sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Mini Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini chocolate chips carefully. If the dough appears crumbly, gently press it together with your hands until it holds together well.
- Roll out Dough: Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/2-inch thickness for even baking.
- Cut Cookies: Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into rectangles, squares, or fingers, depending on your preference.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place cut cookies on the lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow for baking expansion.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Transfer the baked cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before dipping.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chopped semisweet or dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Dip Cookies: Dip one end of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate. Place the dipped cookies on parchment paper.
- Garnish and Set: Optionally, sprinkle with sprinkles or chopped nuts over the chocolate. Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- These cookies make excellent edible gifts and can be customized with seasonal decorations or different types of chocolate for variety.
