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Candy-Dipped Shortbread Cookies
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Candy-Dipped Shortbread Cookies

Melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies hand-dipped in melted vanilla almond bark and sprinkled with crushed candy and sprinkles!
Servings 24
Calories 113kcal
Author Sara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ½ cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Vanilla almond bark melted
  • Crushed assorted candy and sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Whip butter with an electric mixer for at least 5-8 minutes. Stir in the powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and flour. Beat on low for one minute, then on high for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Roll cookies into 1 inch balls and place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove when you see a little brown starting around the edges.
  • Allow to cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes and then move to wire racks to cool completely.
  • When cooled, dip one-half of each cookie into the melted candy coating and sprinkle with or dip into crushed candy or sprinkles.

Notes

  1. Creaming Method for Butter: To achieve the perfect texture in your shortbread cookies, make sure to cream the butter properly. Whip the softened butter with an electric mixer for at least 5-8 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy. This incorporates air into the mixture, resulting in a tender and melt-in-your-mouth texture for the cookies.
  2. Chilling the Dough: After mixing the dough, consider chilling it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to an hour before shaping and baking the cookies. Chilled dough holds its shape better during baking, resulting in cookies with a crisper edge and a softer center. Chilling also helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much while baking.
  3. Tempering the Candy Coating: When dipping the cookies in melted vanilla almond bark or any candy coating, it's important to temper the coating properly. This ensures that the coating sets correctly, giving the cookies a smooth finish and preventing them from becoming too soft or sticky at room temperature. Follow the melting instructions on the packaging of your candy coating, and consider adding a small amount of vegetable shortening to help with the consistency and shine of the coating.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg