Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies combine buttery, tender shortbread with rich chocolate morsels and crunchy toffee pieces for a delightful treat. Perfectly crisp on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies are an ideal indulgence for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 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
- 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. Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces with a spatula so they are evenly distributed.
- Shape and Arrange the Cookies: 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, ensuring the cookies bake evenly. Optionally, chill the dough for 5-10 minutes if your kitchen is warm 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 baking with remaining dough, ensuring baking sheets are cooled between batches.
- Store the Cookies: Once completely cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking can help maintain cookie shape, especially in warmer kitchens.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- For extra crisp edges, you can bake a little longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.
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