Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Delight in these Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies, featuring a buttery, tender base loaded with mini chocolate morsels and crunchy toffee pieces. Perfectly baked to a golden edge, these cookies offer a satisfying crunch with a rich, sweet flavor that’s ideal for snack time or sharing with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 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 and Prepare 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.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: 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.
- Form Dough: Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Then, fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces evenly with a spatula.
- Shape 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 flatten the tops slightly for even baking. Optionally, chill the dough for 5-10 minutes if your kitchen is warm to help maintain cookie shape.
- Bake: 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.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them carefully to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat baking with the remaining dough, ensuring baking sheets have cooled between batches.
- Store: Once fully cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them fresh and maintain their texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough briefly before baking can help the cookies hold their shape better, especially in warmer kitchens.
- Make sure the baking sheets are completely cooled between batches to ensure even baking results.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent them from becoming soft or stale.
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