These homemade fudge stripe cookies are a delicious treat for any occasion. They feature a buttery shortbread base with rich chocolate stripes, perfect for sharing or enjoying with a cup of coffee.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
12min
Ingredients
24 Servings
- 300 g all-purpose flour
- 1 g salt
- 170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 100 g sugar
- 230 g unsalted butter
- 5 ml vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3
Mix in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until combined.
Step 5
Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness on a floured surface.
Step 6
Cut out cookies using a round cookie cutter. Use a smaller round cutter to cut out the center of each cookie to form rings.
Step 7
Place cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 9
Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 10
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
Step 11
Dip the bottom of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
Step 12
Using a piping bag or a ziplock bag with a small corner cut off, drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the top of the cookies to create stripes.
Step 13
Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.