These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Shortbread Cut Out Cookies are that extra special, buttery bit of decadence we all deserve this holiday season!
One last cookie before the big day guys!
I couldn’t let the holiday season pass us by without a little something gingerbread.
These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Shortbread Cut Out Cookies are fun and festive just like those Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies from Monday and they’re the perfect final addition to our Christmas cookie tray, don’t ya think?
I mean who can resist a cute little gingerbread man with chocolate pants? Not me, that’s for sure!
The chocolate dipping is totally optional, but highly recommended to give these sweet treats that extra bit of decadence we all deserve around the holidays.
What is the origin of shortbread?
The origin of shortbread is Scotland. It’s referred to as a biscuit in Scotland and a cookie here in the United States.
Why is it called shortbread?
It’s called shortbread because of the high content of the fat, butter, that’s added. This is what makes shortbread short, meaning crumbly.
We’re in the home stretch guys. Time to get that final holiday bake on. Bake a batch for someone special! Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Shortbread Cut Out Cookies Recipe:
I dipped my cookies in semisweet chocolate, but you can also use milk chocolate.
You can use colored sanding sugars or sprinkles for added color, if desired.
The amount of cookies will depend on the size cookie cutter you choose.
These Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Shortbread Cut Out Cookies are that extra sweet, buttery bit of decadence we all need this holiday season!
- 1 cup (two sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
- 3 Tbsp. unsulphered molasses
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp. allspice
- 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp, Crisco shortening
- assorted sanding sugars or sprinkles, if desired
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place rack in middle of oven. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, cream butter and confectioners' sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add molasses and vanilla and beat until combined.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves and salt. With the mixer on low speed, slowly add flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. Form the dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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Remove dough from fridge and place on lightly floured surface. Roll dough out to about 1/4-inch thickness. Cut with desired cookie cutters. Transfer to prepared sheets placing 1 inch apart. Place sheets in refrigerator for 15 minutes.
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Remove trays from refrigerator and bake, one sheet at a time, for 12-14 minutes. Let cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough until you've used it all.
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While cookies are cooling make melted chocolate for dipping. Place chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Dip part of each cookie into the chocolate and transfer to wax paper or parchment paper. Sprinkle with sanding sugar or sprinkles when chocolate is warm, if desired. Let chocolate set before serving.
These are just so gorgeous! The chocolate dipping adds such a lovely finishing touch to a delicious cookie :)
Thanks so much Alex! The final addition to our holiday cookie tray this year!
Shortbreads are my absolute fave, but haven’t done a gingerbread version before. I need to add these to my list ASAP. And who doesn’t love anything chocolate dipped ;) ?! Pinned! Happy weekend ahead!
Mine too Dawn! Thanks so much for pinning.
What perfect little gingerbread cookies and you can never go wrong with a chocolate dip :) Such a great flavour combination!
Thanks Jennifer!
I’m ALL about gingerbread right now. Add a little chocolate and you can’t beat it! These cookies look delicious and I love the hohoho stamp on the trees :)
Thanks Kelsie! I love stamping cookies with those letters! Adds a bit of fun!
Another amazing cookie to add to my ever-growing list from BHK! You’ve created a wonderful plate of cookies over the past many weeks! Have a wonderful holiday, my friend!! xo
Thanks so much Annie! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas!
The holiday’s definitely require a little gingerbread something-something!! And these cookies more than fit that bill! These are so stinkin’ cute!!! I love that they are fun cut out cookies and the chocolate dip is everything! You know I’ll be dipping mine in white chocolate and then hoarding them all to myself!! All the cookies for me!!! Pinned!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday, Mare!!
Thanks so much Chey! I hope you and Jeremy do as well! And a Happy and Healthy New Year! XO
Any cookie that’s chocolate dipped is yummy! I love those stamped trees bc it says Christmas to me. It would also be great on a Santa. How fun!
Have a Merry Christmas Mary Ann and a healthy and prosperous new year coming up!
Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!! Thanks so much for following the BHK!
omg…I love these so much! The stamp! The choco pants on the gingerbread men! So festive and delicious!
I hope that you and your family have a warm and wonderful holiday, Mary Ann! xo
Thanks so much Marissa! I hope you have a wonderful holiday too! XO
Those are definitely cute cookies. I love Lebkuchen and just ordered some. Merry Christmas Mary Ann.
Merry Christmas to you too Gerlinde!
Great minds think alike, Mary Ann! I’m such a fan of gingerbread, AND shortbread, so why not combine the two!? These look like a new Christmas tradition! Delicious!
Thanks Katherine!
Absolutely adorable cut outs ! I wish you and your family to have peaceful and joyful holidays :-)
Same to you Davorka! Thank you.
I haven’t made any gingerbread yet this year so I’m adding this one to my list. This weekend is going to be a baking frenzy and I can’t wait to have a full try of holiday cookies. I love that these are dipped into a bit of chocolate and added a touch of sprinkles! Make them so festive!
Hope you enjoy them Kathy!!
These are adorable Mary Ann! A Christmas cookie platter is not complete without gingerbread and shortbread, and you’ve combined the two beautifully! Happy holidays!
Thanks Leanne! Happy Holidays to you too!
Home stretch for sure Mare! I love these little treats with a cute stamp, chocolate dip and sprinkles! I’ll take it! I hope you’re having a fabulous holiday season!
I hope you do too Traci! XO
Where or where did you find that Christmas tree cookie stamp?! They all look delicious!
The little HoHoHo letters where from a stamp set on Amazon! I’ll be using them again for Valentine’s Day! Happy Holidays Matt!