Description
These Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat combining buttery shortbread with rich chocolate chips and crunchy toffee pieces. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center, these cookies are easy to prepare and great for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup toffee pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside, preparing for shaping the cookies later.
- Make the Cookie Dough: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together the softened salted butter and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until smooth. Turn the mixer to low speed and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces gently with a spatula to distribute evenly.
- Shape and Arrange the Cookies: Scoop about a spoonful of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball with your hands. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about one inch apart. Lightly press down each ball to slightly flatten the tops to ensure even baking. If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough for 5-10 minutes before baking helps maintain the shape.
- Bake and Cool the Cookies: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-14 minutes, or until cookies are firm to the touch and just turning golden at the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer carefully to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, allowing baking sheets to cool between batches.
- Store the Cookies: Once completely cooled, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh and maintain their texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies keep their shape, especially in warm kitchens.
- Space cookies about one inch apart on the baking sheet to prevent spreading together.
- Ensure baking sheets are fully cooled between batches for consistent baking results.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to preserve texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, easy cookie recipe, baking cookies, sweet cookies
