Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr 3 mins
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Cook Time
22 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
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Servings
20 cookies
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Calories
164 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
Description
The recipe uses cake flour blended with mini chocolate chips into a dough creamed with unsalted butter, powdered sugar, cold water, vanilla extract, and salt. The dough is formed into a log and chilled to firm up, which helps slicing uniform thickness and even baking. Baking at a low temperature allows the edges to become lightly browned while maintaining a tender center.
This method achieves shortbread-style cookies with a refined texture enhanced by bits of chocolate stirred evenly into the dough. The powdered sugar and butter base yields a crumbly, melt-in-the-mouth feel paired with the chocolate’s sweetness.
Chilling the dough before slicing is important to keep the cookies from spreading too much. These cookies can be stored at room temperature for days, and both dough and baked cookies freeze well for longer storage. You can vary chips or add nuts for extra texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups cake flour
- ¾ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- ¾ cup butter softened, unsalted
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons water cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix flour and chocolate chips.
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream butter the until smooth. Gradually add in powdered sugar, beating until the mixture is fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
- Add water, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Using a wooden spoon, gradually mix in flour and chocolate chips.
- Shape the dough into a 1½-inch diameter log, about 1 foot long, and roll in parchment paper. Chill for 1 hour or up to 4 days.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Remove from the refrigerator and remove from the parchment paper.
- Slice the dough into ½-inch thick slices and place them 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake until edges are very lightly browned, 18-22 minutes
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cake flour produces a delicate texture not achievable with regular flour; substitute carefully if needed.
- Chill the dough thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean, even cuts and prevent spreading during baking.
- Cookies keep fresh at room temperature for up to 10 days and freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Using unsalted butter lets you control salt level and flavor balance.
- Experiment with chocolate chip varieties or add nuts to vary texture and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 217IU | 4% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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