Description
Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies are buttery, tender, and packed with mini chocolate morsels and crunchy toffee pieces. This delightful treat balances a rich shortbread base with sweet bursts of chocolate and toffee, perfect for any cookie lover seeking a classic yet indulgent dessert.
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 to prevent sticking and set it aside for later use.
- Make the Cookie Dough: 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 beat until smooth. Reduce the mixer speed 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 gently with a spatula to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
- Shape and Arrange the Cookies: Scoop about a spoonful of dough with your hands and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Place each dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch of space between them. Lightly press down on each ball to slightly flatten the cookies so they bake evenly. If the kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 5-10 minutes to help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Bake and Cool the Cookies: Bake the cookies at 350°F for 12-14 minutes, or until they feel firm to the touch and the edges start turning golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat the baking process with the remaining dough, ensuring the baking sheets are cooled before each batch.
- Store the Cookies: Once fully cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They will remain fresh and maintain their texture for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps the cookies keep their shape, especially in warm kitchens.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cookie removal and cleanup.
- Allow baking sheets to cool completely between batches to ensure even baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent them from becoming stale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, buttery cookies, baked cookies, sweet cookies, dessert cookies
