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Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Irresistibly Buttery Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Delicious Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies that melt in your mouth. Perfect for gatherings and easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar together on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix on low speed until blended.
  3. Gradually add all-purpose flour and salt, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips using a spatula.
  5. Press the cookie dough evenly into an ungreased 9x9 baking pan.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15–17 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a cutting board and cut into triangles or bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Make sure the butter is softened and avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.

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