Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies, a buttery, tender treat studded with mini chocolate morsels and crunchy toffee pieces. Perfectly balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and a rich vanilla aroma, these cookies are easy to make and perfect for sharing or an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 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, ready 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. Then turn the mixer to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Finally, fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces with a spatula so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape and Arrange the Cookies: Using your hands, scoop about a spoonful of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Place each dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about one inch apart. Lightly press down on each ball to slightly flatten the tops, which helps ensure even baking. If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 5-10 minutes before baking to help the cookies keep their shape.
- Bake and Cool the Cookies: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12-14 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and just turning golden around the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat the baking process with any remaining dough, making sure the baking sheets are completely cooled between batches.
- Store the Cookies: Once the cookies are fully cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain their freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape, especially in warm kitchens.
- Make sure to space cookies about one inch apart to prevent them from spreading into each other while baking.
- Allow baking sheets to cool completely between batches for consistent results.
- For added texture, you can substitute half of the mini chocolate morsels with white chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
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