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Chocolate Shortbread

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Chocolate Shortbread You'll Love

These Chocolate Shortbread Biscuits are easy to make and satisfy chocolate cravings with a crumbly texture.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 24 biscuits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch Fine Salt to enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/3 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder for a rich chocolate flavor
For Optional Coating
  • 1 cup Dark Cooking Chocolate can substitute with milk chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil any neutral oil will work

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking tin
  • Wire Rack
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Shortbread
  1. Cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar in a bowl using an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Add a pinch of fine salt and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  3. Gradually sift in 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour and 1/3 cup of Dutch-processed cocoa powder, stirring gently with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
  4. If warm, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. Shape the dough by pressing it into a lined baking tin, rolling into a log, or cutting with cookie cutters.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden.
  7. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. Melt dark cooking chocolate with vegetable oil, then dip each biscuit to coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks in a sealed container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven before serving.

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