Shortbread Cookies with Chopped Chocolates: The Best Indulgence
Deliciously buttery shortbread cookies enhanced with rich chopped chocolates, perfect for indulging any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Cream the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add in the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
- Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the chilled dough into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For a decorative touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the warm cookies.
- These cookies can be easily customized by adding nuts or different types of chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg