Chocolate Dipped Toffee Shortbread
Craving something sweet? Try these delightful **Chocolate Dipped Toffee Shortbread** cookies! They're rich, buttery, and topped with silky chocolate, making them the perfect treat for any occasion. You'll love the crunchy toffee bits that add a delightful texture. Make them tonight for a sweet surprise!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toffee bits, divided
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in ½ cup of the toffee bits.
- Form the dough into a disk shape and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour or until firm.
- When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat baking mat.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a ¼ inch thick square. Cut into squares, rounds, or shapes of your choice using a lightly floured cookie cutter.
- Place shortbread cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until cookies are very lightly browned around the edges.
- Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool completely on a wire cooling rack.
- Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Dip the shortbread cookies in the melted chocolate and sprinkle with additional toffee bits.
- Lay on a piece of parchment paper or wax paper to set up. Once chocolate is completely dried, store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Tip 1: Store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to keep them fresh.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the dough for later use, just wrap it tightly in plastic wrap.
- Tip 3: Enjoy these cookies with a cup of tea or coffee.
- Tip 4: Consider using dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Tip 5: These cookies make great gifts; package them nicely for friends and family!