Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Chocolate Dipped- Espresso Shortbread Cookies

This is a good one for for chocolate-covered espresso bean lovers...
Chocolate Dipped- Espresso Shortbread Cookies

The cookies themselves are a simple shortbread cut-out cookie flavored with powdered espresso. Cut them into whatever shapes you like. For dipping, it's good to find shapes that are symmetrical, like circles, Christmas trees, hearts, diamonds, etc.

These cookies are dipped into melted chocolate. I edged them with some cute Christmas sprinkles to make them more holiday-ish.

Left on the counter for a couple of hours, the chocolate sets up nicely. I popped these into the freezer in a covered container between layers of waxed paper. Good for freezing... either freeze the shortbread itself ahead of time and dip later, or dip- let set- then freeze.

These were delicious! The espresso-flavored shortbread was tasty, and dipping them in the chocolate was a nice addition.

This recipe can be found HERE.

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42 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    YUMMY!

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  2. PatsykDecember 2, 2008 at 6:28 AM

    Those look similar to a Martha Stewart cookie I've seen before. I love how you added the colorful sprinkles to them.

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  3. LaurieDecember 2, 2008 at 6:33 AM

    I'm having my coffee right now and this sounds so go!

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  4. LaurieDecember 2, 2008 at 6:34 AM

    Good! :)

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  5. FinlaDecember 2, 2008 at 6:39 AM

    Wow they look so festive.

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  6. AllieDecember 2, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    I love the way these look and they sound yummy!

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  7. gigiDecember 2, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    Look how darling those turned out.

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  8. MeghanDecember 2, 2008 at 7:25 AM

    Wow those look/sound fantastic :)
    Thanks

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  9. Culinary WannabeDecember 2, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    These look like great cookies for handouts since they package well.

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  10. CathyDecember 2, 2008 at 7:50 AM

    Would I love to have a few of these with my cup of coffee. Delish.

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  11. Cathy - wheresmydamnanswerDecember 2, 2008 at 7:54 AM

    Yum - Love how festive these are!!

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  12. AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Those are so cute - I love them!

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  13. Jersey Girl CooksDecember 2, 2008 at 8:33 AM

    These look beautiful and I am sure they taste wonderful.

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  14. HeatherDecember 2, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    yum! those are gorgeous. i love the sprinkles!

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  15. AlexaDecember 2, 2008 at 8:54 AM

    What fun little cookies... These would make the perfect holiday gift.

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  16. RosieDecember 2, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    So very festive and they have that WOW factor ~ lovely bake of cookies :)

    Rosie x

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  17. That GirlDecember 2, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    I love chocolate dipped shortbread, I should try adding espresso to the mix.

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  18. KatyDecember 2, 2008 at 9:46 AM

    absolutely lovely! what an awesome idea.

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  19. AnonymousDecember 2, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    What a wonderful treat with a cup of coffee for an afternoon get away.

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  20. The Short (dis)Order CookDecember 2, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    Nice. I'm looking for ideas for new cookies to give as gifts to coworkers. These are definitely contenders.

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  21. anudivyaDecember 2, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    WOW! Those look fantastic! You could give M.S. a run for her money!

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  22. ShelbyDecember 2, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    They look so festive! Love them!

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  23. Katherine Roberts AucoinDecember 2, 2008 at 11:47 AM

    These look so good and so festive for the holidays.

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  24. LeslieDecember 2, 2008 at 12:24 PM

    Love them..anything shortbread has my name alllll over it!

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  25. AggieDecember 2, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    These are adorable and so festive!

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  26. The Peanut Butter BoyDecember 2, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Sounds like a match made in heaven and quite festive indeed!

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  27. CookiePieDecember 2, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    Oh wow - those look fabulous and I bet they're beyond delicious!!

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  28. Teresa Cordero CordellDecember 2, 2008 at 6:06 PM

    Lori, these cookies have my name on them. So pack them carefully.:) Love espresso and love cookies. How can you go wrong!

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  29. ManggyDecember 2, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Yay more cookies! The sprinkles are just such a simple thing to do yet they add so much! :)

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  30. BunnyDecember 2, 2008 at 8:07 PM

    You've gotta love this, short bread dipped in CHOCOLATE!!! I love shortbread on it's own, dipped in chocolate puts it over the top for me!

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  31. MelitaDecember 2, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    Oh yeah! The cookies are in the spotlight, and those look delightful!

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  32. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 12:41 AM

    that is great ! i love it !

    regards
    Kanwal

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  33. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    chocolate and espresso is something i NEVER miss out on. too good! these cookies look great and i love the little sugar stars. how pretty. x

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  34. Nina TimmDecember 3, 2008 at 5:34 AM

    This is so beautiful and espresso is my favorite flavor!!!!

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  35. AnonymousDecember 3, 2008 at 5:59 AM

    Great looking cookies

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  36. graceDecember 3, 2008 at 11:26 AM

    my rule of thumb: chocolate-dipping improves just about every cookie at least 134%. :)

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  37. gizDecember 3, 2008 at 7:33 PM

    How pretty are these. They're such an elegant addition to a holiday sweet table.

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  38. the southern hostessDecember 3, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    These look adorable and sound delicious!

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  39. AlisonDecember 6, 2008 at 8:43 PM

    Coffee and chocolate...breakfast of champions. These cookies look delish!

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  40. RuthieDecember 10, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    I made these last week, but I didn't want to take the time to roll them out. I shaped them into 3 logs and let them chill, then sliced and baked. They were a big hit!! Thanks.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/22396795@N03/3092838270/

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  41. LyBDecember 13, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    For a coffee freak like me, those would be the perfect cookies. :)

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  42. Gretchen NoelleDecember 21, 2008 at 4:23 AM

    Love espresso. Love chocolate. Look perfect!

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