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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Cookie Recipes » Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

    Published: December 16, 2019 / Updated: December 21, 2020 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

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    Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Shortbread Cookies are buttery, crunchy, sweet treats for the holiday season!

    chocolate dipped peppermint shortbread cookies on a plate

    Nine days to Christmas!!!

    We're in full holiday baking mode over here. And festive cookies always enhance the holiday spirit.

    I love making Christmas cookies, cakes, and dessert loaves with wintery holiday flavors like ginger, molasses, and peppermint.

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    Shortbread cookies are the perfect blank canvas to dress up for the holidays. They're delicious on their own, but cut them into winter shapes, dip them in chocolate, and sprinkle some peppermint on them, and voila! Instant holiday cheer!

    3 Ingredient Cookie Recipe

    chocolate dipped peppermint shortbread cookies snowflakes

    I adore shortbread cookies because they're so simple and easy to make.

    This classic cookie recipe requires just three basic ingredients you probably already have on hand: butter, powdered sugar, and flour. That's it!

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    chocolate dipped peppermint shortbread cookies snowflakes
    • Cream the softened butter in a stand mixer.
    • Add the powdered sugar and mix until well blended.
    • Mix in the flour until the dough is crumbly.
    • Shape into a disk, wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Roll out and cut into whatever festive shapes you want with cookie cutters. Or, simply cut into squares or rectangles using a pastry cutter.
    • Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes. Edges will be just slightly golden brown when ready.
    • While the cookies are baking, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted.
    • Dip each cookie into the chocolate.
    • Sprinkle peppermint candy bits over the chocolate.
    • Let set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate has slightly hardened.

    Can you freeze shortbread cookies

    chocolate dipped peppermint shortbread cookies

    Yes! Shortbread cookies are perfect cookies to make ahead of time and freeze. Just be sure to freeze the cookies without the chocolate and peppermint. Place the shortbread cookies in single layers into a freezer safe airtight container, with parchment paper between each layer.

    When you are ready to serve, thaw the cookies at room temperature. Then make the melted chocolate. Dip cookies into the chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candies.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    chocolate dipped peppermint shortbread cookies

    Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

    5 from 9 votes
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 22 minutes mins
    Chill time: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 7 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These festive shortbread cookies are buttery, crunchy, sweet treats for the holidays!
    Servings: 80 cookies
    Calories: 62kcal
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    Equipment

    • 1 Stand Mixer
    • 2 Baking Sheets

    Ingredients

    • 1-½ cups unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate
    • ¼ cup crushed peppermint candy

    Instructions

    • Cream the softened butter in a stand mixer.
    • Add the powdered sugar and mix until well blended.
    • Mix in the flour until the dough is crumbly.
    • Shape into a disk, wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350°F.
    • Once chilled, roll out the dough and use cookie cutters to cut into festive shapes. Or, simply cut into squares or rectangles using a pastry cutter.
    • Bake at 350°F for 18-22 minutes. Edges will be just slightly golden brown when ready.
    • While the cookies are baking, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments until fully melted. Dip each cookie into the chocolate. Sprinkle peppermint candy bits over the chocolate.
    • Let set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until the chocolate has slightly hardened.

    Notes

    Makes approximately 60-80 cookies, depending on the size of your cookie cutters. The snowflake cookie cutters I used for the cookies pictured here are about 2.5 inches in diameter, and combined with cutting half of the dough into regular squares, the recipe makes exactly 80 cookies for me. If you use larger cookie cutters, the recipe will yield fewer cookies. 
    MAKE AHEAD & FREEZE: You can make the shortbread cookies and freeze them before adding the chocolate and peppermint. Place baked and cooled shortbread cookies in a freezer safe, airtight container in single layers, with parchment paper or wax paper between each layer. When you are ready to serve, thaw the cookies at room temperature. Then melt the chocolate, dip cookies in the chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint candy bits. 
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        December 17, 2019 at 11:21 am

        5 stars
        I love peppermint cookies for the holidays! And these ones are SO delicious and festive!

        Reply
      2. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        December 16, 2019 at 3:14 pm

        5 stars
        Oh my goodness, these Christmas shortbread cookies are beautiful! I love that they incorporate peppermint and chocolate, some of my favorite combinations. I'd be so excited to get these in a cookie exchange!

        Reply
      3. Toni says

        December 16, 2019 at 2:22 pm

        5 stars
        These are really amazing treats for the holidays!

        Reply
      4. Alison says

        December 16, 2019 at 2:10 pm

        5 stars
        These are perfection! I love that you can cut them into festive shapes. They're so simple yet so delicious!

        Reply
      5. Vicky says

        December 16, 2019 at 1:32 pm

        5 stars
        We are planning to make shortbread cookies for a Christmas cookie When my daughter heard they were just making shortbread cookies, she inquired why we weren't doing anything a little more fancy. I think your hack is just the thing. I love the idea of adding Chocolate and Peppermint.

        Reply
      6. Mary Cressler says

        December 16, 2019 at 1:31 pm

        5 stars
        Ohh this looks so good, and so easy! I'm going to a holiday cookie party this weekend, and I think I'm going to have to try this recipe. I adore the flavors of chocolate and peppermint together. This all looks right up my alley! Thanks!

        Reply
      7. Jessica Formicola says

        December 16, 2019 at 1:29 pm

        5 stars
        These cookies are totally amazing! And the simplicity of the decoration is so elegant and perfect for cookie trays!

        Reply
      8. Lisa Huff says

        December 16, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        5 stars
        Chocolate and peppermint are one of my fave flavor combos! Loving the snowflake shape. Pinning it!

        Reply

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