Mint-Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Mint-Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons shortening; 2 teaspoons peppermint extract; 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (about 5 regular size)

Servings: persons

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 (24 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons peppermint extract
1/2 cup crushed candy canes (about 5 regular size)

1
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.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. 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
3
.
4
Bake 12-15 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
5
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
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; refrigerate until set.

2484

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

270

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 2 cups butter, softened, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Mint-Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies 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.

Mint-Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

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