Crispy Chocolate Chip and Toffee Shortbread Cookies
These crispy chocolate chip and toffee shortbread cookies combine buttery shortbread with toasted toffee and melted chocolate chips for a perfect treat that’s crispy on the edges and tender inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (135g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (80g) toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale in color.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Slowly add the flour mixture to the creamed butter with the mixer on low, mixing just until combined.
- Gently fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup toffee bits using a spatula.
- Scoop dough by tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Lightly press each scoop to flatten slightly if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies are golden around the edges but still pale on top.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If dough is too soft to handle, chill in the fridge for 15-20 minutes before scooping. Fold in toffee bits last and bake immediately to keep their crunch. Use room temperature butter for best texture. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep cookies tender. Store in airtight container with parchment paper between layers to maintain crispness. Dough can be frozen in logs for up to 2 months; slice and bake from frozen adding a couple of minutes to baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Protein: 1.5
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