Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup cornstarch; ¼ cup brown sugar, packed; ⅓ cup ground almonds; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional); 4 ounces semisweet chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter; ⅓ cup chopped blanched almond

Servings: persons

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cornstarch
¼ cup brown sugar, packed
⅓ cup ground almonds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
4 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup chopped blanched almond

1
A food processor makes beating easy.
2
Beat 1/2 cup butter with flour, cornstarch, sugar, ground almonds, and vanilla.
3
When dough begins to clump, take it up and shape into a cylinder.
4
Divide dough into 4 equal portions.
5
Pinch and press each portion into a 12- to 14-inch rope, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches in diameter.
6
Gently roll on a smooth surface to smooth out wrinkles and cracks.
7
Cut each rope into 2-inch lengths and place on ungreased baking sheets.
8
Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until just golden on bottoms.
9
Cool on wire racks.
10
In a double boiler over hot water, combine semisweet chocolate with 2 tablespoons butter.
11
Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until chocolate is melted and well blended.
12
Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate, then dip into chopped almonds.
13
Place on wire rack over waxed paper for drips.
14
Let cool until chocolate is set.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup butter, softened, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread

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