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Chocolate Dipped Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies

Delightful cookies combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon and rich, indulgent chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 200 g All purpose flour
  • 75 g cornstarch
  • 50 g ground almond flour
  • 2.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger can go up to 1 teaspoon if you like
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 175 g unsalted butter softened but still cool room temperature
  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 2 large egg yolks from large eggs
Chocolate Dip
  • 200 g dark chocolate you will have leftover chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, almond flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and kosher salt.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Combine the granulated sugar and orange zest, then rub together to release the oils, adding to the butter and mixing until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until combined.
  6. Remove the dough from the bowl, knead slightly and divide it into two equal halves. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. After chilling, soften the dough slightly at room temperature. Roll out between two sheets of wax paper until about ¼ inch thick.
  2. Use a 3-inch cookie cutter to cut shapes and arrange them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  3. Chill cut-out cookies briefly in the refrigerator before baking for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Cool cookies on a wire rack.
Chocolate Dipping
  1. Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  2. Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate and place on a wax paper-lined tray.
  3. Decorate with sprinkles if desired and freeze to set the chocolate.

Notes

Cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to one week or frozen for up to three months. Layer with wax paper to prevent sticking.