Salted Chocolate Shard Shortbread Recipe

Name: Salted Chocolate Shard Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks; 9 ounces (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup dark brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 large egg, beaten; Demerara, turbinado, raw, or sanding sugar, for rolling; Flaky salt, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks
9 ounces (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 large egg, beaten
Demerara, turbinado, raw, or sanding sugar, for rolling
Flaky salt, for sprinkling

1
Chop the chocolate chips or chunks with a knife to yield fine shards-some of it will be chunky, some of it will be powdery.
2
Combine the butter, sugars, and salt in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Stir on medium-low, just to combine, 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down, add the vanilla, and stir again. Add the flour and cornstarch and stir, medium-low, scraping as needed, until a dough just starts to form. Stir in the chocolate shards until just combined.
3
Dump the dough onto a clean work surface and divide in half. Form and roll each into a 6-inch long log and wrap in plastic film. Chill until firm-at least 1 1/2 hours, up to several days.
4
When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350u00b0 F. Brush the logs with the egg, then roll in the raw sugar. Using a serrated knife and sawing motion, slice the logs into 1/2-inch-thick cookies. Place on a baking sheet, 1 to 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, until the sugary sides are deeply golden brown.
5
Let cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack (they're fragile when warm), then let cool completely before serving.

1131

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces dark or bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks, 9 ounces (1 cup + 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Salted Chocolate Shard 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.

Salted Chocolate Shard Shortbread

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