Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies Recipe
These Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies are buttery, tender, and packed with mini chocolate morsels and crunchy toffee pieces. Perfectly crisp around the edges and soft in the center, they are a delightful treat for any occasion, baked to golden perfection in just under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Cookies
- 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
- Preheat Oven: 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.
- 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. Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until smooth.
- Mix Dough: Turn the mixer to low and gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Then fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces with a spatula to ensure even distribution.
- 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, spacing them about one inch apart. Lightly press down each ball to slightly flatten the tops for even baking. If the kitchen is warm, chill the dough for 5-10 minutes to help the cookies keep their shape.
- Bake: 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.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Repeat baking with remaining dough, ensuring baking sheets have cooled between batches.
- Store: Once 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 before baking helps the cookies maintain their shape, especially in warm kitchens.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Ensure baking sheets are cool before baking subsequent batches to avoid overcooking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and crunchy.
- You can substitute regular toffee pieces with your preferred crunchy candy bits if desired.
