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Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies blend buttery shortbread with semi-sweet chocolate for a delightful treat that will melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Rich and creamy, this butter provides the base for the cookies, lending them an unmatched melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar Adds a touch of sweetness and softness to the cookie dough.
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla Enhances the overall flavor profile of the cookies.
  • 2 cups flour Helps form the structure of the cookies.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Brings bursts of sweetness to each bite.

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Cream together the butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour into the mix, beating until just incorporated.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving space between each ball.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are set and the bottoms are light golden brown.
  8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For optimal results, use room temperature butter, consider chilling the dough for thicker cookies, and try adding a pinch of sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.