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Ingredients
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Affogato
Choc Chip Shortbread
Method
Affogato
- 1
Prepare Espresso
Brew 2 shots of espresso using your preferred method (espresso machine, stovetop, etc.). Set aside to cool slightly.
- 2
Assemble Affogato
In a serving glass, add 1 cup of vanilla ice cream. Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream so it melts slightly, creating a delicious mix of hot and cold.
Choc Chip Shortbread
- 3
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 4
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, and 1 tsp of salt. Mix well.
- 6
- 7
Shape Shortbread
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a fork.
- 8
Bake
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.