Perfect Chocolate Chip Toffee Shortbread Cookies
These buttery shortbread cookies are packed with sweet, caramelized toffee bits and rich chocolate chips, creating a melt-in-your-mouth treat perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (150g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (100g) toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (227g) of unsalted butter and 1/2 cup (100g) of granulated sugar. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and mix until incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure everything is well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups (250g) of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (30g) of cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. It will be crumbly at first but will come together as you continue mixing.
- Fold in 3/4 cup (150g) of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup (100g) of toffee bits with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Using a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop, portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball of dough slightly with your fingers to form a disk.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden brown. Be careful not to overbake—shortbread should be light in color.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Use softened butter for better texture.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies.’, ‘Chill the dough for 10-15 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading.’, ‘Measure ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale for best results.’, ‘Add a pinch of sea salt on top of each cookie before baking for a sweet-and-salty flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 2
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