Description
These Toffee Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of buttery, tender shortbread with sweet, crunchy toffee bits. Perfect for the holiday season or any time you want a rich, flavorful treat, these cookies combine the classic simplicity of shortbread with the indulgent crunch of toffee and optional chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup toffee bits (such as Heath or Skor)
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring your cookies will be tender and smooth.
- Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the dough with a warm, sweet aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing continuously until the dough forms and combines evenly.
- Fold in Toffee and Chocolate: Stir in the toffee bits and mini chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of sweetness.
- Shape the Cookies: Form the dough into 1-inch balls or roll it out and cut into desired cookie shapes for a classic or personalized look.
- Place on Baking Sheet: Arrange the cookie dough pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart to allow for gentle spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Cool: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cookies or dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week to maintain freshness.
