Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
These delightful chocolate chip shortbread cookies combine rich butter with chocolate chips for a perfectly crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use high-quality unsalted butter for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor to the cookies.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Make sure to measure accurately.
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Use high-quality chocolate chips.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Can omit if using salted butter.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt, stirring gently until the dough comes together.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the dough into small balls about 1 inch in diameter and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Gently flatten each ball with your hand or the bottom of a glass.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For the best results, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. These cookies can be customized with nuts or citrus zests.