Chocolate shortbread is a delicious twist on everyday buttery shortbread. Melted chocolate adds color and amazing flavor to the cookies, and with only 6 ingredients, they’re a breeze to prepare and bake. It’s a recipe you’ll turn to again and again!

chocolate shortbread cookies stacked on a small plate

Recipe Variations

  • Mocha: Add 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder to the dough.
  • White Chocolate Dip: Melt 8 ounces of white baking chocolate and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Dip the cooled cookies in the dip and let them dry on wax paper. Sprinkle with sprinkles, jimmies, or finely chopped nuts if desired.
  • Chocolate Pecan Shortbread: Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans to the cookie dough.

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Chocolate Shortbread

a stack of chocolate shortbread cookies on a small plate

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Get ready to fall in love with chocolate shortbread cookies. These buttery treats with melted chocolate are a must-try for any cookie lover.

  • Author: Diana
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 3 dozen 1x
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Bake

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon table salt
  • 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 300 F.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, salt, and melted chocolate and beat until blended.
  3. Stir in flour, mixing gently until thoroughly blended.
  4. Spread batter into a greased 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is set.
  6. Cool in pan and cut into 1 1/2- x 2-inch bars.
  7. Carefully remove chocolate shortbread bars with a metal spatula.

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