Buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious — these chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are perfect for gifting, parties, or enjoying with a warm cup of tea or coffee!
🧾 Ingredients
• 1 cup / 225 g unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup / 65 g powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups / 250 g all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp / 16 g cornstarch
• Pinch of salt
• 200 g dark or milk chocolate, for dipping
• Sprinkles or crushed nuts, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
- Make the Dough
Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract. - Add Dry Ingredients
Add flour, cornstarch, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. - Chill the Dough
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for about 30 minutes to firm up. - Prepare the Oven
Preheat oven to 170°C / 340°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper. - Shape the Cookies
Roll out the chilled dough to about ½ inch thickness and cut into your desired shapes. - Bake
Arrange cookies on the prepared tray and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. - Cool Completely
Let the cookies cool fully before dipping. - Dip in Chocolate
Melt the chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals. Dip one end of each cookie into the melted chocolate and gently shake off the excess. - Decorate & Set
Place cookies on parchment paper. Add sprinkles or crushed nuts if desired. Let the chocolate set before serving or storing.
✨ Simple, elegant, and delicious — these cookies are a sweet little treat everyone will love! 🍫🍪
