Procedures

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter a 9 inch springform pan.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and salt.

3. 3

   Place butter in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until butter is light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add sugar to food processor and blend until well incorporated, about 1 minute.

4. 4

   Place flour mixture in food processor and pulse until combined and dough starts to come together, one minute.

5. 5

   Take dough out of food processor and press it evenly into the springform pan. Use a knife to lightly score 12 wedges. With a fork, prick dough all over. Bake until shortbread is golden, about 45 minutes.

6. 6

   When shortbread is cool, remove outer ring of pan and cut shortbread into wedges. Place cookies on a baking sheet.

7. 7

   Place chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat. Melt chocolate, stirring frequently, until smooth.

8. 8

   Dip the fat end of a shortbread wedge into the melted chocolate and return to the baking sheet. Continue with remaining shortbread. Let cookies sit until chocolate has hardened.