Description

Indulge in these Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the buttery richness of shortbread with the sweetness of chocolate morsels and the satisfying crunch of toffee pieces. Perfectly baked to a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture with golden edges, these cookies make an irresistible snack or dessert 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 salted butter and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
Add Flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing continuously until a soft and cohesive dough forms.
Incorporate Chocolate and Toffee: Gently fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without overmixing.
Shape Dough Balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Chill Dough (Optional): If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough balls for 5-10 minutes to help maintain their shape during baking.
Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden to achieve the perfect shortbread texture.
Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This step helps them set and prevents breakage before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Using European-style butter can enhance the flavor and texture of the cookies.
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Chilling the dough helps the cookies maintain their shape and prevents spreading during baking.
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Ensure not to overmix the dough to keep the shortbread tender.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, sweet cookies, holiday cookies, buttery cookies, easy dessert