Frosted Shortbread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 1

Delicious Frosted Shortbread cookies with a chocolate and walnut twist

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

12g

Fat

13g

Get ready for a mouthwatering delight with these frosted shortbread cookies! Perfect for an after-dinner dessert or a sweet midday snack, these walnut and chocolate shortbreads are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The texture is melt-in-your-mouth, buttery, and crumbly, with delicious chocolate on top and the irresistible crunch of walnuts in every bite. Get ready to share these cookies with your loved ones!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.	In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar together until creamy.
3.	Add the egg yolk and vanilla, and continue to beat.
4.	Add flour and salt and mix it all well.
5.	Fold in your chopped walnuts.
6.	Use your hands to shape the dough into a rectangle about one inch high.
7.	Place them in a baking dish and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
8.	Take them out of the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
9.	Put the chocolate candy bars on top of the shortbread while it's still warm and leave to cool for a few minutes.
10.	Use a knife to spread the chocolate over the cookies until it's evenly distributed.
11.	Chill the cookies in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes before cutting into 24 pieces.

PROS

Easy and quick to make.
Delicious!

CONS

Not suitable for low-carb or gluten-free diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Contains walnuts, which are rich in heart-healthy fats and antioxidants. However, this is still a high-calorie dessert and should be consumed in moderation.

	1 cup butter , softened
	1 cup brown sugar
	1 egg yolk
	1 teaspoon vanilla
	2 cups flour
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	6 1/4 ounces chocolate candy bars , broken into rectangles
	1/2 cup chopped walnuts