Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Delight in the perfect balance of buttery shortbread, sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy toffee pieces with these Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies. Soft yet crisp, these cookies are simple to make and ideal for any occasion, providing a rich, buttery flavor with the irresistible sweetness of chocolate and toffee in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 29 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 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. Then, turn the mixer to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Finally, 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 using your hands and roll into 1-inch balls. 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 even baking. Optionally chill the dough for 5-10 minutes if your kitchen is warm to help the cookies maintain 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 transferring them carefully to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat baking with the remaining dough, making sure your baking sheets are fully 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 retain freshness and texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough before baking helps prevent cookies from spreading too much and maintains their shape well.
- If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the amount of toffee pieces or chocolate morsels slightly.
- Ensure the baking sheet is fully cooled between batches to avoid premature melting and spreading of cookies.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for easy removal and cleanup.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or hot coffee.
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