Chocolate Dipped Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Pecan Shortbread Cookies are buttery, nutty, and crisp, with a luxurious dip in rich chocolate for an elegant finish. Perfect for holiday trays, gifting, or enjoying with coffee, these cookies are simple to make and always impressive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
- 6 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- Optional: Sea salt flakes, extra chopped pecans, or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla, then gradually add flour and salt. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in chopped pecans evenly.
- Shape dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill in fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate and dip each cookie halfway. Place on parchment to set.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, pecans, or sprinkles if desired. Let chocolate harden before storing or serving.
Notes
- Toast pecans beforehand to deepen flavor.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Add orange zest or almond extract for a flavor twist.
- Chill sliced dough again before baking to prevent spreading.
- Freeze unbaked dough or finished cookies (layered with parchment if dipped).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
