Description
Delight in these Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies, featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture enhanced with crunchy toffee pieces and rich mini chocolate morsels. Perfectly baked to golden edges, these cookies are an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Dough
- 1 cup Salted Butter (softened, using European-style butter enhances flavor)
- 3/4 cup Confectioners’ Sugar (provides sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (enhances overall flavor)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can be substituted with gluten-free flour)
Add-ins
- 1 cup Mini Chocolate Morsels (adds sweetness and flavor)
- 1/2 cup Toffee Pieces (provides a crunchy texture)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies do not stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the shortbread dough.
- Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the creamed mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overworking it, maintaining tenderness in the cookies.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces to evenly distribute the flavors and textures throughout the dough.
- Shape Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Place these dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading.
- Chill Dough (Optional): If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough balls for 5-10 minutes to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and ensuring ideal texture.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free flour blend.
- European-style butter is recommended for richer flavor and creamier texture but can be substituted with regular unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt.
- Chilling the dough helps maintain cookie shape, especially in warmer environments.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to retain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, buttery cookies, easy dessert, holiday cookies, baking
