Description
Chocolate Toffee Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and full of chocolate and toffee bits. This easy recipe makes a tender cookie with a sweet crunch, perfect for any holiday table or weekend treat. Quick to make and even quicker to disappear!
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, softened
1/2 cup confectionersโ sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mini chocolate morsels
1/2 cup toffee pieces
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and set it aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to cream the softened salted butter and confectionersโ sugar. Beat until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the vanilla extract and continue beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
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Reduce the mixer speed to low. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
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Using a spatula, gently fold in the mini chocolate morsels and toffee pieces until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Scoop about a tablespoon of dough (roughly 1 inch in diameter) and roll it into a ball. Place each dough ball on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about a 1-inch space between them.
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Lightly press down on each dough ball to slightly flatten the tops โ this helps the cookies bake evenly and prevents excessive spreading.
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If your kitchen is warm or the dough feels soft, chill the tray of dough balls in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps maintain shape while baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the cookies feel firm to the touch and the edges begin to turn a light golden hue.
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Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after baking. Then gently move them to a wire rack to cool fully.
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Repeat with remaining dough, but make sure the baking sheet has cooled completely or has been replaced before starting a new batch to ensure even baking.
Notes
Use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
If dough feels too soft to roll, chill briefly.
Cookies can be frozen baked or unbaked for future use.
Store in airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Protein: 2 g