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Chocolate Chip Shortbread

A light, flaky cookie with buttery flavors and semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for cozy gatherings or a warm cup of tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baking, Scottish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened The star of this recipe!
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar For that perfect sweetness.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour The base that holds it all together.
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Because what's a shortbread without chocolate?
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates the flavor nicely.
  • 1 pinch salt Enhances the overall sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add in the vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract until fully integrated.
  4. Incorporate the dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt to the mixture, whisking until you achieve a smooth dough.
  5. Mix in the chocolate chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Shape the dough: Pour your mixture into an ungreased 9×9-inch baking pan. Press the dough evenly into the pan.
  7. Cut before baking: Score the dough into squares or rectangles with a sharp knife, ensuring you cut but don’t completely sever the pieces.
  8. Bake to perfection: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  9. Cool and serve: Allow the shortbread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once completely cooled, enjoy your Chocolate Chip Shortbread!

Notes

Use room temperature butter for light and creamy texture. Experiment with flavors like orange zest or almond extract. Don't skip scoring for easy separation. You can bake in batches if you double the recipe.