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Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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These Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies combine rich, buttery shortbread with delightful bursts of mini chocolate chips and crunchy toffee pieces. Crisply baked to golden perfection, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture in every bite—a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to use later for shaping and baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream together the softened salted butter and confectioners’ sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Form Dough: Switch the mixer to low speed and gradually add the all-purpose flour. Mix just until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces evenly with a spatula to ensure they are well distributed throughout the dough.
  4. 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 spaced about one inch apart. Lightly press each ball down to slightly flatten the tops to help with even baking. If your kitchen is warm, chilling the dough for 5-10 minutes before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape.
  5. Bake: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12-14 minutes or until they feel firm to the touch and are just beginning to turn golden around the edges. After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them carefully to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat the baking process with any remaining dough, ensuring baking sheets are cooled between batches.
  6. Store Cookies: Once fully cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to preserve their freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough briefly before baking, especially in a warm kitchen, helps prevent spreading and keeps the cookies thicker.
  • If you prefer, you can substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt to balance flavors.
  • Make sure to cool baking sheets completely between batches to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
  • For crunchier cookies, bake an extra 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.

Keywords: Shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, buttery cookies, dessert recipes, homemade cookies

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