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Chocolate Shortbread

Chocolate Shortbread: Irresistibly Rich & Buttery Bliss

Indulge in Chocolate Shortbread, a rich and buttery treat that melts in your mouth, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 24 biscuits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar (Icing Sugar) substitute granulated sugar if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Salt do not omit
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract consider adding orange zest
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Plain Flour) no substitute recommended
  • ⅓ cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder ensure sifted for a smooth dough
For the Coating
  • 200 grams Dark Cooking Chocolate high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil for melting chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tin
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Rolling Pin
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Wire Rack
  • Heatproof Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together butter and powdered sugar with salt and vanilla for about 3 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  2. Gradually sift in flour and cocoa; mix until a soft dough forms. Chill if too warm.
  3. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Press dough into a lined baking tin and smooth the surface. Bake for 20 minutes.
  4. Cut into bars while warm and dock with a fork. Bake for another 20 minutes until edges are golden.
  5. For logs, roll dough into a log, chill for 1-2 hours, slice, and bake as instructed.
  6. For shaped biscuits, roll out dough and use cookie cutters. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Melt dark chocolate with oil; dip cooled biscuits and set on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for the best texture and chill dough if it becomes too warm while working. Use high-quality chocolate for coating.

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