Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These are an elegant addition to a Christmas cookie plate. For those of us who love baking cookies over the holidays, (and all year round too) you will love these traditional shortbread cookie recipes.
Except, there is nothing traditional about it! Once you dip these little gems into luscious chocolate, it’s a game-changer.
I decided to cover the chocolate with chopped walnuts. My hubby is a huge nut lover, and I knew he would flip over them. I dipped 2-3 in sprinkles too because I love the extra crunch of a sugary topping.
The best part is you can decide how you want to top the chocolate! I even left a few with nothing but the chocolate-dipped goodness too!
Whatever way you decided to decorate these cookies they will be one of the best cookies you’ve made!
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 bars of gourmet chocolate melted
Instructions
Cream butter and sugar, add flour and vanilla.
Pinch of 1/2" balls of dough, roll in sugar and place on cookie sheet.
Use the tines of a fork to flatten cookies.
Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
Remove from baking sheet, cool 10-15 minutes.
Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate, nuts, or any other topping you like.
Chill to set chocolate. Chill for at least 15 mins.
Here are some pictures of the process.
I used my Kitchenaid Mixer to blend all of the ingredients, but you can easily use a hand mixer as well. You’ll want the dough to mix well but not overly mixed. Shortbread dough is always crumbly by nature so don’t worry if it seems to have a mostly dry texture. That’s spot on!
I decided to roll the balls in sugar in the raw as opposed to white sugar. I like the consistency and flavor much better.
I like using a baking mat to prep the cookies for the oven. After rolling in a ball you’ll want to fork flatten them into your desired shape.
Now, they are ready for the oven!
I love using good chocolate like Ghirardelli. Avoid using those premade baking chocolate drops in a bag – they don’t taste as good or melt as well.
Use a knife with a serrated edge and chop the chocolate up into small bits. It melts so much nicer that way. I used a double boiler to melt the chocolate. Make sure the water doesn’t touch the bowl as you never want the water to get anywhere near your chocolate. Water will ruin the melting chocolate!
Be sure to gently stir the chocolate as it starts to melt.
You can see how beautifully the chocolate melts when you use a double boiler.
Make sure you chop the nuts very fine. They stick to the chocolate much nicer that way.
All done and ready for the fridge! Be sure to let them sit in the cold for at least 15 minutes to set the chocolate.
You can decide how much chocolate you want on each cookie.
All done and ready to eat!
A delicious close-up!
When I serve them to my company, I love to pair them with some fresh fruit too!
I promise you – these cookies will be one of the best cookies you ever make!
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O M G !! These look incredible!! I did a bunch of baking tonight for my work Christmas party this week. I might just need to make another batch of cookies tomorrow and give these a try. I’ve never used sugar in the raw, I’m excited to try it. Thanks so much!
These are beautiful and I’m certain, delish. My husband loves shortbread and he’d go nuts over these. So to speak!
These look great. Just a bit of chocolate and nuts and you are right, they look very special. I am on task to make cookies this week, perfect timing, thanks!
Nom Nom Nom these look good!!
Thanks for the pics. That helps me envision making these. People love gifts from the kitchen. Have a wonderful holiday season.
Well, there goes the diet. Those look amazing, and you pretty much had me at the title.
If you say the word “chocolate” I’ll follow you anywhere! These looks incredible, and being on Jenny Craig you can more than easily lead me away to trying these. YUM!
These cookies look so yummy! I think they would be great gifts, as well. Thanks for the wonderful recipe. Happy Holidays!
One of my all time favorite cookie is shortbread, I love the addition of the chocolate! YUM!
We’re nut lovers too (not to mention lovers of anything dipped in chocolate. This recipe would be perfect for us.
Oh God, there’s nothing better than homemade, although lately its been lean cuisine and eating out for me!) Can you send me some?
Oh yes Toni. Homemade is the just the best! Sure, I’ll send you some over lol. They were ever so delicious. At least you are getting a break from cooking lol. Have a great week.
Thanks much Heather! They are so amazing. You will love them. Let me know if you make them!
Thanks Carol. You’ll have to make them for your hubby for sure. Mine loves anything with nuts on it and he went nuts over them lol. Have a great week!
Hi Haralee, Oh, they were one of the best cookies I’ve ever made. Let me know if you make them! Thanks much and have a great week!
LOL Paula, they are Nom-worthy for sure! Have a great week!
Hi Karen, so glad you enjoyed the post. The cookies were crazy good. Yes, people do love gifts from the kitchen. I plan on making them for some gifting too. Thanks much and have a great week!
Yep, that’s what I said too. Although I’ve only had two …so far lol. Thanks much Lois and have a great week!
Hi Cathy, Oh, I’m like that with chocolate too. These were one of the best cookies I’ve made to date. How’s Jenny Craig working out for you? I’ve often thought of trying it. Thanks much and have a great week!
Thanks much Ellen, they were one of the best cookies I’ve made yet! Glad you enjoyed it and have a great week!
Oh, shortbread are one of my top favs too. These cookies were incredible and not that difficult either. Thanks much and have a great week.
Hi Karen, oh yes! The chocolate and the nuts were a heavenly combination. Thanks much and have a great week!
Does anything bad ever come out of butter, flour, sugar and chocolate???? Now I want an entire batch with a cup of tea! Those look sooo yummy and you’ve made me hungry. Again.
Kimberly XO
These cookies look so good! I’m participating in my friend’s cookie exchange later this month and I was looking for some new recipes. This looks like a great twist on a classic cookie. Nuts and chocolate are such a great combination.
Hi Elle, good seeing you again! The best shortbread cookies I’ve ever made, that’s for sure. That cookies exchange sounds like fun! I’d love to see pics if you get them posted do let me know. Have fun and I hope you get to make these!
Hi Kimberly, lol I agree. These were the best shortbread cookies I’ve ever made. The chocolate and nuts are the best addition. Yes, a cup of tea is the perfect way to round them off. Thanks much and have a great week!
I printed out and will for sure be making these shortbread cookies Carolann. I am excited to share them this Christmas.
Awesome Sue! They are going to be a huge hit! Let me know how much you all loved them!