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.
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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
