Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread Wedges (Printable view)

Tender shortbread wedges with cool peppermint and chocolate drizzle, a festive holiday dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Shortbread

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
04 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate Topping

06 - 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
07 - 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil
08 - 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# How To Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, then stir in peppermint extract.
03 - Add flour and salt to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
04 - Press dough evenly into the prepared pan and prick surface uniformly with a fork.
05 - Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
06 - While still warm, slice the shortbread into 8 wedges using a sharp knife, then allow to cool completely in the pan.
07 - Melt chocolate and oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
08 - Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled wedges and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies.
09 - Allow chocolate to firm up completely before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Simple ingredients for a quick holiday dessert
  • Festive flavors of peppermint and chocolate
02 -
  • For extra peppermint flavor, stir in 1 tablespoon finely crushed peppermint candies into the dough.
  • White chocolate can be substituted for a different look and taste.
03 -
  • Chill dough briefly for easier handling if your kitchen is warm.
  • Let the shortbread cool completely before drizzling with chocolate to ensure a clean finish.
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