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Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 4 1/2
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Party time! Rich and buttery cookies are dipped for an extra treat.
Created Oct 25, 2012
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (250 mL) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (175 mL) icing sugar
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Pillsbury All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (250 mL) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) shortening

Steps

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    1
    Heat oven to 350ºF. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
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    2
    In large bowl, beat butter, icing sugar and vanilla with spoon. Stir in flour. (If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons more butter, softened.)
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    3
    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 parchment paper-lined cookie sheet
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    4
    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.
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    5
    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.

Expert Tips

  • Tip 1
    Time Saver: Skip the chocolate dip and enjoy these buttery cookies plain.

Nutrition Information

70 Calories, 4g Total Fat, 0g Protein, 7g Total Carbs, 2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 1/2 dozen (48) 1 1/2 inch cookies
Calories
70
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
10mg
Sodium
25mg
Total Carbs
7g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Sugars
2g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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