Description
These Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies are tender, buttery, and lightly golden with a delightful crunch from mini chocolate chips. Perfect as a classic treat, they are easy to prepare and ideal for holiday gatherings or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, which will create a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated to add rich flavor to your cookies.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the butter mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to maintain the tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough, evenly distributing the chips without breaking them.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Cookies: Slightly flatten each dough ball using the bottom of a glass or your fingers to achieve the classic shortbread shape.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 14 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are set and just beginning to turn lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake to preserve tenderness.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the sheet. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- Do not overbake; cookies should remain pale with lightly golden edges for a tender shortbread texture.
- Mini chocolate chips work best, but regular chocolate chips can be chopped slightly as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
