Description
Delicious Chocolate Shortbread: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g Unsalted Butter (Must be softened for proper creaming.)
- 110 g Powdered Sugar (Contributes to a fine, tender texture.)
- 3 g Fine Salt (Enhances overall flavor.)
- 14 g Vanilla Extract (Infuses depth; optional orange zest can be added for flavor.)
- 290 g All-Purpose Flour (Main structural component.)
- 40 g Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder (Provides rich chocolate flavor; sift for smooth incorporation.)
- 300 g Dark Cooking Chocolate (Opt for high-quality chocolate.)
- 20 g Vegetable Oil (Helps achieve smooth consistency.)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, fine salt, and vanilla extract until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add half of the all-purpose flour and Dutch processed cocoa powder. Mix until a dough forms, then add remaining flour and cocoa.
- Chill Dough (if necessary): If the dough is soft and sticky, refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 150°C (300°F) or 130°C (265°F) for fan-assisted baking.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease and line a 22cm x 31cm baking tin with parchment paper.
- Form Biscuits: Pour batter into the prepared tin, spread evenly, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cut and Continue Baking: While warm, score the dough into bars, cool, and bake for an additional 20 minutes.
- Chill Dough for Cutting: For log method, shape cooled dough into a log, refrigerate for 1-2 hours, cut, and bake.
- Roll and Cut: For rolled method, form discs and cut into desired shapes before baking.
- Chocolate Coating: Melt dark cooking chocolate and vegetable oil; dip biscuits into the melted chocolate.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Try adding orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Adjust baking time for desired crispness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg