Dipped Shortbread
Dipped Shortbread cookies offer a buttery, tender base coated with rich chocolate or butterscotch, accented with nuts or sprinkles—perfect for elegant treats or holiday gifting.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla; mix until thoroughly blended.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch thick logs; cut into 1/2-inch slices.
- Roll each slice into 2-inch fingers between palms or on a board.
- Bake on an ungreased sheet at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes; then cool.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate or butterscotch chips with shortening over hot (not boiling) water; remove from heat.
- Dip the cooled cookies into the melted chocolate or butterscotch; roll in chopped nuts or rainbow sprinkles.
- Place dipped cookies on waxed paper and chill until the chocolate is firm, about 1 hour.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
832
kcal
42% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).