Monday, December 16, 2013

Chocolate Chip Shortbread


3/4 pound butter, softened (I used margarine and they turned out just fine.)
1 cup sugar, plus extra for sprinkling (I didn't sprinkle because the recipe never says to.)
1 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 cups flour
3/4 tsp salt
12 oz bag mini chocolate chips (I thought this was a lot of chocolate and would probably use less next time.)
Pre-heat oven to 350
In a bowl combine butter and sugar and mix until combined and creamy. Mix in vanilla. In a separate bowl combine flour and salt. Add to butter mixture. Mix on low speed until the mixture begins to come together. (I was using a hand mixer and actually had to do this last part with my hands because it wasn't sticking together.) Add the chocolate chips until just mixed in. Roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter. Wrap in parchment paper and refrigerate until firm.
Cut the log into 1/4 inch cookies and place on a parchment covered baking sheet. (I didn't use parchment and they didn't stick at all. Also, they don't expand at all so you can get quite a few on each baking sheet.) Bake for 11-13 minutes, until edges begin to brown. Cool to room temperature. (Seriously, don't try and eat them hot. They're soft and totally un-shortbread-like.)

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