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If you want to make holiday cookies this year but take the easy route, then chocolate dipped shortbread cookies are the perfect cookies for you! This is a semi-homemade recipe that involves no baking on your behalf! This is because we are using store-bought festively-shaped shortbread cookies. They’re so fun!
Christmas Chocolate Dipped Shortbread
If you’re someone who needs a last minute treat or think you can’t bake then this is the recipe for you: an easy shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate. There’s no shame in the semi-homemade game when the result is as good as this!
- 3 Ingredients!
- Use your favorite shortbread – but I love Walkers
- Use your favorite chocolate and any color sprinkles!
Ingredients Needed
- Shortbread cookies- If you want to be festive (who doesn’t?) make sure you get the cute Christmas cookie shapes. Walkers makes a great short bread cookie in festive shapes perfect for the holidays!
- Baking chocolate- You can use semi-sweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
- Sprinkles- Festive sprinkles are the most fun!
How to Dip Shortbread in Chocolate
- Melt chocolate- Melt the baking chocolate according to the package directions. Doing this in the microwave is the quickest method but feel free to use the stove top if you’d like!
- Dip- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Place the sprinkles in a shallow dish big enough to fit the cookies. Dip the bottom of the cookie in chocolate, then dip the cookie in sprinkles. Repeat with all the chocolate dipped shortbread cookies.
- Set- Set on a cookie sheet lined in parchment paper to harden.
- Store- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Expert Tips
- Use a dixie bowl to melt chocolate in, it’s easier to heat and makes for an easy clean up!
- If you are having trouble melting the chocolate add a tsp of vegetable oil to help liquify it. This adds no flavor and makes melting chocolate so much quicker!
FAQs
You can store you chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies right on the counter in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
The best chocolate for dipping cookies is baking chocolate melts, bark, or chocolate chips.
f you want to go all-out, make this recipe with homemade shortbread! I use my special classic shortbread cookie recipe and it takes the cake every time!
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread
Ingredients
- Walkers Shortbread Festive Shapes
- 4 ounces baking chocolate semi-sweet, milk, or white
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt chocolate according to package directions. I like using a paper Dixie bowl for easy clean up.
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Place sprinkles in a shallow dish.
- Dip the bottom of the cookie in chocolate, then dip in sprinkles. Set on prepared cookie sheet to harden.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe Nutrition
Easiest Ever Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies – use your favorite shortbread cookie recipe and dip them in chocolate and sprinkles – the perfect holiday treat!
Well, I cannot wait to make those chocolate dipped shortbread cookies. What a great idea. I bought the cookies and cannot wait to try this recipe. I always have dark chocolate melting wafers in my pantry. Shortbread cookies are my very favorite cookie, homemade or bought. Love all your recipes and they have all been delicious and a success!
Hi there!! This is a genius idea. I can’t believe I never thought of doing this. I love shortbread cookies and Walker’s are the best if you don’t have time for homemade shortbread.
Thank you for sharing and have a very Merry Christmas!!
How did you dip the cookie in chocolate without destroying the cookie?
It was easy – the Walkers are pretty solid so they don’t fall apart.
Awesome shortcut recipe, Dorothy! Love the sprinkles – they always make baked goods better 🙂
I love this! I seem so short on time so this is the perfect way for my daughter and I to prep a holiday treat together.
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