These gingerbread chocolate-dipped shortbread bars combine the rich flavors of buttery shortbread with the warm notes of gingerbread spice. Perfect for holiday baking, they make a delightful addition to any festive cookie platter.

The recipe is simple and yields delicious results, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Gingerbread Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Bars

These buttery shortbread bars are infused with gingerbread spice and finished with a luscious dark chocolate dip. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 bars.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and spices until well combined. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
3. Bake the Shortbread: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Chocolate Dip: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using). Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
5. Dip the Bars: Once the shortbread is completely cooled, cut into bars. Dip half of each bar into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place the dipped bars on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the dipped bars for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Serve on a festive cookie platter or store in an airtight container.

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 24 bars
• Calories: 150kcal
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 1g
• Carbohydrates: 15g