Chocolate-covered shortbread

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Chocolate-covered shortbread is a classic confection consisting of a buttery, crumbly shortbread biscuit partially or fully dipped in a smooth chocolate coating. The shortbread base is traditionally made from just three core ingredients: flour, butter, and sugar, while the coating can be dark, milk, or white chocolate. This treat is a staple in British and Scottish baking traditions, often associated with tea time and holiday gifting.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-fat and high-carbohydrate treat, with the butter in the shortbread and the cocoa butter in the chocolate contributing to its rich energy density. A typical serving (one biscuit) provides a quick source of energy from fats and sugars, along with small amounts of calcium and antioxidants from the chocolate, and generally falls in the 100-150 calorie range.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	90 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin A	15 mcg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.4 mg

Per 2 cookies (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'shortbread' comes from its 'short' texture, a baking term indicating a high fat content that inhibits gluten formation, resulting in a delightfully crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth quality. Nutritionally, while it's an indulgence, high-quality dark chocolate coatings can offer a modest dose of flavonoids, antioxidants that are less associated with the more common milk chocolate versions.