Description
Mouthwatering chocolate chip shortbread delivers buttery, crumbly perfection with rich chocolate nuggets nestled in delicate Scottish-inspired cookies. Crisp edges and delightful sweetness make these irresistible treats perfect for afternoon tea or midnight cravings you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whip softened butter, granulated sugar, and aromatic vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour into the creamed mixture, stirring gently until the dough just comes together without overmixing.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the delicate dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic film and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to enhance flavor and texture.
- Heat the oven to 325F (160C) with the rack positioned in the center.
- Transfer chilled dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to a uniform 1/3-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters to create desired shapes, placing them carefully on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for delicate golden edges as an indicator of perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow shortbread to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Let cookies cool completely, allowing them to crisp and develop their signature tender, crumbly texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that prevents lumpy texture.
- Chill dough thoroughly to help shortbread maintain its shape and develop richer, more concentrated flavors during baking.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for a more luxurious taste and even melting throughout the shortbread.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven’s characteristics to achieve perfect golden edges without over-browning.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg