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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies for Gifting Bliss

These Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies feature buttery shortbread, freeze-dried strawberries, and a rich chocolate coating—perfect for gifting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries crushed
For Dipping
  • 1 cup melted chocolate dark, milk, or white
  • extra sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • cookie cutter
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar in a medium bowl with a mixer until pale and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add vanilla extract and blend until fully incorporated.
  3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing on low speed until dough is crumbly.
  4. Fold in crushed freeze-dried strawberries, reserving a few for topping.
  5. Roll dough out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut shapes.
  6. Chill the cut cookies in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) while cookies are chilling.
  8. Roll chilled cookies in extra sugar and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  10. Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  11. Dip each cookie halfway in the melted chocolate and shake off excess.
  12. Refrigerate dipped cookies for 10-15 minutes until chocolate is set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

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