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. Ideal for afternoon tea or sharing with friends, these cookies offer a luscious texture with a sweet, buttery flavor and a touch of caramelized toffee crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Shortbread Dough
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Mix-ins
- 1 cup mini chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup toffee pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the softened salted butter and confectioners’ sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Vanilla and Flour: Mix in the vanilla extract until smooth, then reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, blending just until a soft dough forms.
- Incorporate Chocolate and Toffee: Fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces gently with a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop about a spoonful of dough and roll into 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about one inch apart, then flatten the tops slightly. Optionally chill the dough for 5-10 minutes to help maintain shape if the kitchen is warm.
- Bake: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden and the cookies feel firm to the touch.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store: Keep cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to preserve freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough briefly before baking helps the cookies retain their shape and prevents spreading.
- Make sure baking sheets are cool between batches to avoid premature dough melting.
- For chewier cookies, bake closer to 12 minutes; for crisper edges, lean towards 14 minutes baking time.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them from becoming stale.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and aid in easy cleanup.
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