Description
Indulge in these delightful Sweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of rich European-style butter, melt-in-your-mouth confectioners’ sugar, mini chocolate morsels, and crunchy toffee pieces. These cookies are easy to prepare and bake to a golden perfection, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup Salted Butter (softened, using European-style butter enhances flavor)
- 3/4 cup Confectioners’ Sugar (provides sweetness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (enhances overall flavor)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (can be substituted with gluten-free flour)
- 1 cup Mini Chocolate Morsels (adds sweetness and flavor)
- 1/2 cup Toffee Pieces (provides a crunchy texture)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened salted butter and confectioners’ sugar using a hand or stand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined. This step is essential for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Flour: Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms, taking care not to overwork the dough to avoid toughness.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces into the dough until evenly distributed, ensuring every bite has a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet to allow room for spreading.
- Chill Dough (Optional): If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough balls for 5-10 minutes before baking. This helps prevent excessive spreading and maintains cookie shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-14 minutes until the edges turn a light golden color, indicating they are perfectly baked without overcooking.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This prevents them from breaking and helps them set properly.
Notes
- Use European-style butter for a richer flavor and better texture.
- If you prefer gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with an equal amount of gluten-free flour blend.
- Chilling the dough is important in warm environments to keep the cookies from spreading too thin.
- You can substitute mini chocolate morsels with your favorite chocolate chips or chunks.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Sweet cookies, chocolate chip, toffee, shortbread, dessert cookies, easy bake, holiday treats
