Spiderweb Shortbread 🕸️
Indulge in the spooky charm of Spiderweb Shortbread cookies, a perfect treat for Halloween gatherings or any festive occasion. These buttery shortbread cookies boast a delightful crunch and are elegantly coated in rich dark chocolate, adorned with whimsical white chocolate webs. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies will surely captivate your guests with their enchanting design and delicious flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or melting wafers
- ½ cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
- Fondant spiders (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined to form the dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ¼-inch thickness and cut out circles using a cookie cutter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden around the edges; cool completely on a wire rack.
- Melt dark chocolate and dip each cookie halfway into it, then let them set on parchment paper.
- Melt white chocolate, pipe spirals over each cookie, and use a toothpick to create a spiderweb effect.
- Decorate with fondant spiders if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg