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Chocolate Shortbread

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chocolate Shortbread in Just 30 Minutes

Delightful Chocolate Shortbread that melts in your mouth, easy to prepare, and perfect for gifting.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 biscuits
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baked Goods
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 pinch Fine Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
For Optional Coating
  • 100 grams Dark Cooking Chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking tin
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Parchment Paper
  • wire rack
  • Heatproof bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened unsalted butter, powdered sugar, fine salt, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Sift in all-purpose flour and Dutch processed cocoa powder into the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together, chilling if too soft.
  3. Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Line an 8x8-inch baking tin with baking paper and spray lightly with oil.
  4. Press the dough into the lined baking tin and smooth the top. Bake for 20 minutes. Cut into bars while warm.
  5. Dock the bars and bake again for 20 minutes until golden and firm.
  6. Let cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Melt dark cooking chocolate with vegetable oil and dip cooled biscuits for an indulgent coating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuitCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months. Refrigerate in humid conditions or freeze for longer storage.

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