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Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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Deliciously buttery and tender shortbread cookies enhanced with mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces, perfect for a sweet treat or sharing during special occasions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup mini chocolate morsels
  • 1/2 cup toffee pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and set aside for shaping the cookies later.
  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 is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
  3. Add Flour and Mix: Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  4. Fold in Chocolate and Toffee: Using a spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Shape Cookies: Scoop about a spoonful of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball using your hands. Place each dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about one inch apart. Lightly press the tops of each ball to slightly flatten for even baking. Optionally chill the dough for 5-10 minutes if your kitchen is warm to help maintain cookie shape.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes, or until they are firm to the touch and golden around the edges.
  7. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Repeat Baking: Repeat with the remaining dough, ensuring the baking sheet is cool before baking the next batch to prevent spreading.
  9. Store: Once fully cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness and texture.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough briefly can help cookies maintain their shape and texture, especially in warm kitchens.
  • Ensure baking sheets are cool before baking subsequent batches to avoid excess spreading of cookies.
  • You may substitute salted butter with unsalted butter and add a pinch of salt if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh and crisp up to 3 days.
  • For a different flavor, consider adding nuts or changing the chocolate morsels to white or dark chocolate.

Keywords: shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, toffee cookies, buttery cookies, easy baking, homemade cookies

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