Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Cookies with Sea Salt

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Tender buttery shortbread cookies dipped halfway in rich dark chocolate and sprinkled with flaky sea salt for balanced sweetness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers unsalted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 24 American cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened unsalted butter and 3/4 cup powdered sugar using a hand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 cup cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined into a soft dough.
  3. Step 3: Roll the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spaced 1 inch apart.
  5. Step 5: Bake cookies for 18-20 minutes until the edges are pale golden. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. Step 6: Melt 8 oz dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  7. Step 7: Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, then place on parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle 1 tsp flaky sea salt evenly over the chocolate.
  8. Step 8: Let the chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

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