Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

I still couldn’t believe how delicious these chocolate chip shortbread cookies were! I instantly made them when I saw the recipe from The Stay At Home Chef’s YouTube channel, as it only requires 6 ingredients. They turned out so good and better than I expected. The chocolate chips and melted chocolate surely elevated the flavors of these cookies.

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To make chocolate chip shortbread cookies, you need butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, mini chocolate chips, and chocolate melting wafers. They are super easy to prepare – perfect for desserts or snacks. Serve it with a cup of coffee, chocolate, tea, or juice.

Here’s another recipe for you to try: Hazelnut Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies Ingredients

• 1 cup of butter (softened)
• 2/3 cup of powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 8 ounces chocolate melting wafers

How to Make Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Step 1:

Add butter and powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl. Beat together using a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract until combined.

Step 2:

Add the flour and mix until flour disappears. Add the mini chocolate chips and fold until well incorporated using a rubber spatula.

Step 3:

Transfer the dough to a gallon-sized zip-top bag or place it between two sheets of plastic wrap. Roll the dough until it’s 1/4 inch thick. Refrigerate until firm for about 1 to 2 hours.

Step 4:

Once the dough is firm, remove the dough from the plastic and cut it into equal sizes using a butter knife. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 5:

Place inside the oven and bake at 325F for about 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly brown.

Step 6:

Add dipping chocolate into a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave on high for about 30 seconds at a time, stirring after intervals. Dip each cookie in the melted chocolate covering 1/3 or 1/2 of the cookie. Place on parchment paper to harden.

Step 7:

Serve and enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies