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Chocolate Shortbread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Shortbread That's So Easy to Make

These Chocolate Shortbread biscuits melt in your mouth, offering a rich cocoa flavor and a comforting snack perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 biscuits
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Salt or kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon Optional Orange Zest can omit if not desired
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder or regular cocoa powder
For Optional Coating
  • 1 cup Dark Cooking Chocolate or milk chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil or coconut oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Shortbread
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, powdered sugar, fine salt, vanilla extract, and optional orange zest for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add in flour and cocoa powder, blending on low speed until just mixed. Chill if the dough is too soft.
  3. Shape using preferred method: slice and bake, log cutting, or cookie cutters.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until slightly firm and golden.
  5. Melt dark chocolate with vegetable oil, dip cooled biscuits, and set on parchment paper.
  6. Store in an airtight container for up to two months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure proper chilling of the dough for better shaping and baking results. Experiment with flavors according to personal preference.

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