Indulge in the perfect Valentine’s Day treat with these Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies! With their buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and rich chocolate coating, these cookies are a beautiful and delicious way to show your love. The bright strawberry flavor adds a fruity twist, making them a standout dessert. Topped with colorful sprinkles, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
Ingredients
For the Shortbread Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, finely crushed
For the Chocolate Coating:
6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for smooth dipping)
Colorful sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Shape & Bake: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use heart-shaped or round cookie cutters to cut out cookies and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden color. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Dip the Cookies: Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off. Place on a parchment-lined tray and add sprinkles if desired.
Set the Chocolate: Let the chocolate set at room temperature or speed up the process by refrigerating for 10-15 minutes.
Serve & Enjoy: Once set, enjoy these delightful cookies with a cup of tea or alongside fresh strawberries!
Cook and Prep Times
Prep Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: About 20 cookies
Baking Pro Tips
Use high-quality butter for the best shortbread texture.
Don’t overwork the dough to keep the cookies tender.
Chill the dough well before rolling and cutting for clean shapes.
Ensure cookies are completely cool before dipping to prevent the chocolate from melting too thin.
Experiment with white or ruby chocolate for a different flavor twist.
These Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies are a delightful combination of buttery shortbread, fruity strawberry, and rich chocolate. They make for a thoughtful homemade gift or a special addition to any Valentine’s Day dessert spread. Easy to make and fun to decorate, these cookies are sure to bring joy to anyone who takes a bite!