Toffee Shortbread Cookies are buttery, tender cookies enhanced with crunchy toffee bits and mini chocolate chips, producing a delightful balance of sweet, rich, and crunchy flavors. The dough is made by creaming softened salted butter with powdered sugar and vanilla, then gently mixed with flour before folding in toffee and chocolate, shaped into balls, lightly pressed, and baked to golden perfection.
You’ll love this recipe for its melt-in-your-mouth texture combined with the sweet crunch of toffee and chocolate, perfect for holiday baking or cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup toffee bits
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Using electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
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Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add flour, mixing just until dough forms.
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Fold in mini chocolate chips and toffee bits by hand.
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Shape dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet 1 inch apart. Lightly press each ball to slightly flatten.
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Bake 12-14 minutes until cookies are firm to touch and edges just begin to brown.
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Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Bake remaining dough similarly, cooling sheets between batches.
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Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Tips for Success
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Use room temperature butter for easy creaming.
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Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
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Press cookies gently to keep thickness uniform.
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Chill dough for firmer texture if needed.
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Use high-quality toffee bits for best flavor.
Delicious Variations
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Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
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Add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
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Substitute some of the chocolate chips with white chocolate.
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Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a sweet-salty twist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can dough be made ahead?
Yes, refrigerate dough up to 24 hours before baking.
How long do cookies last?
Store airtight for up to 3 days at room temperature.
Can I freeze the dough or baked cookies?
Freeze dough shaped into balls and bake from frozen; freeze baked cookies in airtight container.
Are these cookies crunchy or soft?
They have a tender, crumbly texture with crunchy toffee bits.
Can I make them gluten-free?
Use gluten-free flour blend 1:1 substitution.
Toffee Shortbread Cookies
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
Description
Buttery, tender cookies enhanced with crunchy toffee bits and mini chocolate chips for a delightful balance of sweet, rich, and crunchy flavors.
Ingredients
1 cup salted butter, room temperature
½ cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup mini chocolate chips
½ cup toffee bits
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Using electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add flour, mixing just until dough forms.
Fold in mini chocolate chips and toffee bits by hand.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, place on baking sheet 1 inch apart. Lightly press each ball to slightly flatten.
Bake 12-14 minutes until cookies are firm to touch and edges just begin to brown.
Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack. Bake remaining dough similarly, cooling sheets between batches.
Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for easy creaming.
Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
Press cookies gently to keep thickness uniform.
Chill dough for firmer texture if needed.
Use high-quality toffee bits for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: toffee shortbread cookies, buttery cookies with toffee, chocolate chip shortbread, holiday cookie recipe, crunchy toffee cookies
