Description
This Chocolate Chip Shortbread recipe combines the buttery, crumbly texture of classic shortbread with the sweet burst of mini chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. Simple to make and baked to golden perfection, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and rich buttery flavor.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375º F to ensure the baking temperature is ready for the shortbread.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, add the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Cream them together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender texture.
- Add Vanilla: Pour in the vanilla extract and mix until fully combined to infuse the dough with rich flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the bowl. Mix until the ingredients are fully incorporated and a dough begins to form, being careful not to overmix to maintain tender shortbread.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the mini chocolate chips into the dough using a spatula to evenly distribute them without breaking.
- Press Dough into Pan: Press the dough evenly into an ungreased 8-inch cake pan, spreading it out smoothly to ensure even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges of the shortbread turn a golden brown, indicating doneness.
- Cool and Score: Remove the shortbread from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes. Then, score the dough into 8 even pieces with a knife while still warm to create the classic shortbread shape.
- Cool Completely: Remove the shortbread pieces from the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving. This helps the shortbread to set and maintain its shape.
Notes
- Room temperature butter helps to cream properly with sugar for the best texture.
- Do not grease the cake pan to help achieve the traditional crisp edges of shortbread.
- Be careful not to overbake to avoid dryness; golden edges indicate it’s done.
- Scoring while warm makes it easier to cut without cracking.
- Store shortbread in an airtight container to keep it fresh longer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate chip shortbread, shortbread cookies, chocolate chip cookies, buttery shortbread, easy dessert, baked cookies
