Best 8 Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our decadent chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies. These classic Scottish treats are elevated to new heights with a rich, velvety chocolate coating. The buttery, crumbly texture of the shortbread provides a perfect contrast to the smooth, luscious chocolate. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, leaving you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions to create these delectable cookies from scratch. We'll share two irresistible recipes: one for traditional shortbread cookies and another for a chocolate-dipped variation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, our detailed explanations and helpful tips will ensure your success.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey. Let's create a batch of these irresistible chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies that will surely become a favorite among your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Party time! Rich and buttery cookies are dipped for an extra treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened.)
  • Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Lightly spiced citrus spice cookies dipped in chocolate are perfect for holiday cookie trays - or enjoying on your own!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Orange Dessert Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup white sugar
3 tablespoons orange zest, divided
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
4 ounces milk chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add butter and beat until mixture resembles crumbs and starts to stick together. Work until dough sticks together and forms a smooth ball that is not sticky, adding milk if mixture is too dry. Press into a disk shape and wrap in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Lightly flour a clean countertop. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Line the countertop with wax paper. Dip tops of cookies into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Place cookies on the wax paper and immediately sprinkle tops with remaining 1 tablespoon orange zest. Let dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 39.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED MACADAMIA SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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I've been trying to find a recipe that is at least half as good as Big Island Candy's version. I'm posting this here to try out soon!

Provided by Pikake21

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24-46 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted flour
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 cup milk chocolate chips or 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually stir in flour until well blended.
  • Stir in macadamia nuts.
  • Place dough on wax paper and shape into a roll two inches in diameter.
  • Wrap in paper and foil and chill at least two hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Cut roll into slices approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Bake on ungreased baking sheet for 20 minutes or until cookies begin to brown.
  • Remove from oven; cool on wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl melt chocolate chips (microwave works well) and stir in shortening.
  • Mix well.
  • Dip one end of each cookie into chocolate mixture and place on wax paper.
  • Refrigerate cookies until chocolate hardens.
  • Store in cool place.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Make and share this Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Dessert

Time 18m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour, plus more for work surface
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 ounces . semisweet chocolate or 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil or 1 teaspoon pure vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until combined. On slow speed, beat in flour and salt until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap; chill until very firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough until 1/8 inch thick. Cut out hearts,or the cutter of your choice, with a 2-inch cutter. Transfer cookies to an ungreased baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 300F with rack in center. Press the tines of a fork into each cookie to make designs. Bake until just beginning to brown around the edges, about 19 minutes. Cookies will keep in an airtight container for about 5 days.
  • Melt the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl, on the top of a double boiler, over 1-inch of simmering water, stirring occasionally. Stir in the oil. Dip half or one-third of each cookie into the chocolate mixture. Transfer cookies to a cooling rack to dry, or place them on parchment paper in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Party time! Rich and buttery cookies are dipped for an extra treat.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened.)
  • Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

B AND W CHOCOLATE-DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 24 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Pinch salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold, chunked
2 cups chopped dark chocolate

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest and salt in a food processor; pulse to lightly mix. Add the butter and pulse until combined. Form the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll the cookie dough out to a 1/4-inch thickness. Cut out cookies using a 1 1/2-inch round cutter. Arrange the cookies, spaced at least 1-inch apart, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake until the cookies are a pale golden brown, about 15 minutes, rotating halfway through. Let cool slightly, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Heat an inch of water in a small saucepot. Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and set it over the saucepot. Bring the water to a simmer. When the chocolate has melted, immediately remove the bowl from the saucepot and whisk the chocolate until smooth. Dip the cookies halfway into the chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set. Once the chocolate has set, enjoy.

CHOCOLATE DIPPED CAPPUCCINO SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons Instant Coffee
1 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
6 ounces chocolate

Steps:

  • Crush instant coffee with a spoon
  • Mix coffee, butter, sugar.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Shape cookies into coffee bean shapes and score front of cookie with butter knife.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes

MINT-CHOCOLATE DIPPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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Festive buttery shortbreads are even better when dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy. -Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed candy canes (about 5 regular size)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-in. round cookie cutter. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over barely simmering water, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Stir in extract. Dip each cookie halfway into chocolate mixture; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper; sprinkle with candies. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; refrigerate until set.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for dipping, as it will make a big difference in the taste of the cookies.
  • Make sure the chocolate is melted smoothly and evenly before dipping the cookies.
  • Dip the cookies halfway into the melted chocolate, then place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate the cookies for at least 30 minutes before serving, to allow the chocolate to set.
  • If you want to decorate the cookies, do so after the chocolate has set.

Conclusion:

Chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these cookies that will be sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!

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