Chocolate-Filled Shortbread

Chocolate-Filled Shortbread recipe videos

Chocolate-Filled Shortbread is a buttery, crumbly cookie with a rich chocolate center, blending classic Scottish shortbread with a sweet, modern twist. It typically features simple ingredients like flour, butter, sugar, and a chocolate ganache or filling. While shortbread originates from Scotland, this variation is popular in bakeries and home kitchens worldwide.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is high in fat and carbohydrates due to its buttery dough and sweet chocolate filling, with minimal protein. A single cookie can provide around 150-200 calories, along with small amounts of calcium and iron from the chocolate.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	20 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Magnesium	15 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Vitamin A	10 mcg RAE
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.3 mg

Per 2 cookies (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Shortbread's history dates back to 12th-century Scotland, originally made with oat flour before evolving into its modern butter-rich form. The addition of chocolate makes it a beloved fusion of traditional texture and contemporary flavor, often enjoyed during holidays or as a comforting snack.