Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery shortbread with rich chocolate morsels and crunchy toffee pieces. These cookies offer a sweet, crumbly texture with bursts of chocolate and toffee, ideal for any occasion or a comforting treat with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for gentle baking of the shortbread cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened salted butter and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for the delicate texture of the cookies.
- Add Vanilla Extract: Stir in 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar for aromatic sweetness.
- Mix in Flour: Gradually add 2 cups of all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing gently until combined to form a soft dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Incorporate Chocolate and Toffee: Fold in 1 cup of mini chocolate morsels and 1/2 cup toffee pieces evenly throughout the dough for delightful bites of chocolate and crunch.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You can also gently flatten each cookie to help them bake evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and maintain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best texture.
- Use mini chocolate chips to distribute the chocolate flavor evenly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Toffee pieces add crunch but can be substituted with chopped nuts if preferred.
- For a more intense vanilla flavor, use pure vanilla bean or high-quality extract.
Keywords: shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, sweet cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday treats
