Description
Buttery shortbread cookies dipped in creamy white chocolate and rolled in powdered sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, plus extra for coating
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 oz high-quality white chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the softened butter and 1/2 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour on low speed until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll the chilled dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes. The cookies should be set but not browned on top.
- Remove from oven and immediately roll the warm cookies in powdered sugar.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the bottom or the entire cookie into the melted white chocolate.
- Immediately roll the chocolate-coated cookies in more powdered sugar and let set.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American