This recipe for white chocolate shortbread combines the spectacular traditional shortbread and dips it in white chocolate to take it to the next level. White chocolate dipped shortbread UK recipe is so easy to make and is perfect for a family treat, afternoon tea or even as an edible gift.
Line an 8-inch square cake tin with greaseproof/parchment paper.
Add the butter and sugar to a mixing bowl. Cream together using an electric mixer, or by hand with a wooden spoon.
Sift the flour into the bowl and gently mix it until it is mixed in.
Using your hands, mix together until a soft dough has formed. Don't overwork the shortbread dough. Once it's come together it's done.
Press the dough into the baking tin, making sure it is as even as possible.
Using a knife, gently score the shortbread into biscuit size pieces. Using a fork poke holes in the shortbread.
Bake in preheated oven for around 15-20 minutes, don’t let the biscuits brown.
Take the shortbread biscuits out of the oven and cut them again where you marked out.
Leave the biscuits to cool before removing them from the tin.
In 20 second bursts in the microwave, melt the 100g white chocolate. When melted add in the optional 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. This will help loosen the chocolate and make dipping easier.
Dip the shortbread pieces into the chocolate or smear it on with a spoon. Allow the chocolate to set and serve. Add sprinkles to make them extra special.
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The shortbread fingers look gorgeous just dipped in chocolate but if you have some sprinkles then I would recommend adding them too.
Perfect for afternoon tea and is great for kids to make.
White chocolate shortbread is really good way edible gift you can give to friends and family.
I prefer dipping my shortbread into white chocolate than adding it to the dough but you can do either or even both. I love how the thick chocolate when dipped tastes on the classic shortbread.