Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies
- 25 Minutes Prep1 Hour 30 Minutes Total
- 48 Servings
- 70 Calories per Serving
Ingredient List
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons shortening
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar and vanilla with spoon. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened.)
- Roll dough 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut into small shapes by hand or use cookie cutters. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until set and bottoms are light golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted; stir until smooth. Dip half of each cooled cookie into melted chocolate. Place on waxed paper until chocolate is set.
Tips
- Skip the chocolate dip and enjoy these buttery cookies plain.
Nutrition Information
Daily Values (Amount per serving)
Total Fat 4g 6%, Saturated Fat 2g 10%, Cholesterol 10mg 3%, Sodium 25mg 1%, Potassium 10mg 0%, Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%, Dietary Fiber 0g 0%, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%, Vitamin D 0%, Vitamin E 0%, Thiamin 4%, Riboflavin 0%, Niacin 0%, Vitamin B6 0%, Folic Acid 2%, Vitamin B12 0%, Pantothenic Acid 0%, Phosphorus 0%, Magnesium 0%, Zinc 0%, Selenium 4%, Copper 0%, Manganese 2%
Other Nutrients (Amount per serving)
Calories 70, Calories from Fat 35, Trans Fat 0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 1/2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0g, Soluble Fiber 0g, Insoluble Fiber 0g, Sugars 2g, Protein 0g, Beta-Carotene 0%, Omega-3 10g, Carbohydrate Choice 1/2, Starch 1/2, Fruit 0, Other Carbohydrate 0, Skim Milk 0, Low-Fat Milk 0, Milk 0, Vegetable 0, Very Lean Meat 0, Lean Meat 0, Medium-Fat Meat 0, High-Fat Meat 0, Fat 1/2
