The buttery goodness of shortbread is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. This recipe adds all of that + chocolate! You will love how easy these are to make and store well – perfect to make ahead. A perfect shortbread recipe everyone will enjoy.
Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Source: Food Network Magazine
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides.
Beat the butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until just incorporated. Add the flour in 2 batches and beat until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
Lightly dust your hands with flour and press the dough into the prepared pan. Score the top with a knife to make 9 strips, then score the strips in half to make 18 pieces. Bake until the edges are firm and the top is dry, 40 to 45 minutes.
Immediately re-score the cookies, then let cool 20 minutes in the pan. Lift the foil to remove the shortbread from the pan and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Cut the shortbread into pieces along the scored lines. Put the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Drizzle over the shortbread and let stand until set, about 1 hour.
Chocolate Chip Shortbread
Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides.
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Beat the butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the confectioners' sugar and beat until just incorporated. Add the flour in 2 batches and beat until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips with a wooden spoon.
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Lightly dust your hands with flour and press the dough into the prepared pan. Score the top with a knife to make 9 strips, then score the strips in half to make 18 pieces. Bake until the edges are firm and the top is dry, 40 to 45 minutes.
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Immediately re-score the cookies, then let cool 20 minutes in the pan. Lift the foil to remove the shortbread from the pan and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
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Cut the shortbread into pieces along the scored lines. Put the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Drizzle over the shortbread and let stand until set, about 1 hour.
Looking for more holiday recipes – check out our Lime Glazed Shortbread, Triple Magic Bars, Toffee Shortbread Meltaways, and White Chocolate Cranberry Shortbread.
Winnie says
These are something I really like!
Kacie says
This looks out of this world. I’m constantly making batches of chocolate chip cookies – this is an awesome alternative. Thanks!
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Monica says
Yum…this looks delicious!!
Monica says
This looks delicious..and something that everyone would love. Thanks for sharing – perhaps I’ll give it a go!
Terri says
this looks amazing!!i need to make that
torviewtoronto createwithmom says
looks wonderful
Jesse @ The Empowered Momma says
Your treats always look delicious. I think I need to pick and choose which ones I make otherwise it will be a long hard road getting rid of my muffintop, lol.
Thank you always
gingermommy says
Shortbread and chocolate are both my faves. This looks so yummy
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Jennifer says
we love shortbread too, somehow we tend to make it mostly at easter for decorating egg shaped cookies but it’s yummy any time of the year!
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Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
Chocolate and shortcake. Both my loves. :) This looks like a delicious treat and look at all that smothered and drizzled chocolate. Talk about YUM.
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Little miss Kate says
YUM. Shortbread is great, but add chocolate to that, and wow!
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Kristen Bobbitt says
Mmm, I haven’t had shortbread in a looong time. I should try making some this year!
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Jillian says
Anything with chocolate chips is a good idea… especially for the season and all year through. Thanks for sharing and I will definitely give this one a try.
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Tammy @inRdream says
You had me at Chocolate! YUMMY, I was looking for the prefect cookie recipe to make with the kids. Thanks for sharing this will be the one we make! Got everything in my pantry!
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Jane says
This might be the perfect way to combine my love of shortbread and my kids love of chocolate chip cookies-meaning I only bake once. Gonna try making these with a blend of kamut and light spelt flour, instead of AP. Will let you know if it works out!
Debbie Marchand says
Yummy !
Amber Biglow says
Going to try these at Christmas time!