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Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

These Double Chocolate Shortbread cookies are buttery and loaded with white chocolate chips! Plus, they are a slice and bake cookie. There are a few ways to make these cookies so see below for some modifications.

double chocolate shortbread cookies stacked on a white plate

How to make Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

The dough for these cookies is simple to make. First, cream together butter and sugar. Then, add vanilla and salt. Stir well. Next, add egg and egg yolk and stir to combine. Then, add flour, cocoa and white chocolate chips. Mix until dough forms.

Roll the dough out into log and wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Press sides down on counter to form into a square. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until very firm. Slice into 1/3″ slices and place on a baking sheet.

Bake cookies at 325 degrees for 12 minutes. Cool on sheet pan for a couple minutes then cool fully on wire rack. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

NOTE: Dough can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week before baking.

Recipe modifications

  • Try orange or peppermint extract instead of vanilla for a delicious twist on this recipe.
  • Swap the white chocolate chips for any combination of white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, nuts, mint chips or peanut butter chips, etc. Use 1 cup combined.
  • Roll sides of dough in coconut before baking.
  • Dip in chocolate for even more chocolate flavor.
double chocolate shortbread cookies on a white plate

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double chocolate shortbread cookies

Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Yield: 3 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes

These Double Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are loaded with chocolate flavor and lots of white chocolate chips. Plus, they are a slice and bake cookie.

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks of butter
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter and sugar.
  2. Add vanilla and salt. Stir well.
  3. Add egg and egg yolk. Stir well.
  4. Add flour, cocoa and white chocolate chips. Mix until dough forms.
  5. Roll dough out into log and wrap in plastic wrap or parchment paper. Press sides down on counter to form into a square. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until very firm.
  6. Slice into 1/3" slices and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 minutes.
  8. Cool on sheet pan for a couple minutes then cool fully on wire rack.
  9. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store these cookies in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 147Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 112mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g

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