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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies, sweet, simple, delicious :) This recipe is super easy so I hope that you all enjoy! If you haven’t already, join our Facebook group page, Baketivity Community, for all exclusive updates, interactions with the Baketivity Community! Ingredients:
  • 1 cup unsalted softened butter
  • 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 1/2 cups flour (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet Chocolate
  Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a stand mixer fit with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed until it is nice and smooth.
  3. Scrape down the sides of the bowl then add in the egg and vanilla. Mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl whisk together the salt, baking powder and flour.
  5. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Remember to scrap the bowl down to make sure that everything is getting mixed together evenly. Mix everything together for about a minute or until it is fully combined.
  6. Flour your work surface and begin to roll out the dough to about an 1/8" thick.
  7. Use a circle cookie cutter to cut out as many cookies as you can. Use a smaller circle cutter to create the hole in the center.
  8. Bake the cookies for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely before adding the chocolate.
  10. Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals until it is fully melted and nice and smooth.
  11. Dip the bottom of the cookie in chocolate then set on. a piece of parchment paper to set.
  12. While the cookies set, use the remaining chocolate to drizzle over each cookie. You can drizzle the chocolate by placing the chocolate in a baggie or piping bag then use a back and froth motion over the cookie.
  13. Enjoy!

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What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

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Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

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Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

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What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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