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Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies

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There is such a variety of treats in the world, and I believe I have tried my share of them. However, that won’t stop me from trying more! I love seeing what other bakers can come up with, and I consider it an art. I believe that different occasions and moods call for different treats. Sometimes a girl just needs some chocolate to satisfy those mood swings. Other times, one might need a warm baked good to warm the soul. On a hot summer night, you just might need a bowl of ice cream to cool down.

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Over the years I have learned some things about myself, and what kinds of goodies I turn to in “times of need”. I have learned that when I am feeling a little blue and/or very stressed, there is a particular cookie that I like to turn to: Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies. These cookies are perfect for these kinds of moods because I am getting baked buttery goodness, but I also get a chocolate fix.

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The key ingredient to getting shortbread cookies to turn out properly is to use unsalted butter. I picked up a couple of pounds of Land O’ Lakes unsalted butter at Walmart because with the holidays coming up I just know I will put them to good use. I’m talking pies, crisps, more cookies…. For some of my recipes I really do prefer salted butter, but not for a shortbread. For these cookies you just need a few basic ingredients. The pizzazz comes by dipping said cookies into a glossy  melted semisweet chocolate.

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To get the Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies you will make a basic dough containing just 5 ingredients; mainly comprised of lots of butter!
Shortbread Cookie Dough #HolidayButter #shopAfter the dough is made, I recommend snatching a few bites before shaping it into a log. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 25 minutes. When the dough has chilled cut into 1/2″ thick slices. If you want a scalloped edge, or want them to be completely circular then now is the time to shape them with a cookie cutter. Place cookie cutter over each circle and carefully press dough into crevices of cutter, to fill it in completely.
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Placed unbaked cookies on a Parchment lined cookie sheet and bake!
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After cookies are finished baking, wait for them to cool and have fun dipping them in melted chocolate! Nom, nom, nom! You can find the complete recipe below.

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