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Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread

Decadent Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Bliss

Experience the rich taste of Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread, a delightful fusion of cookies and shortbread.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Cold Salted Butter Feel free to use unsalted butter plus a pinch of salt.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness and structure.
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Introduces caramel hints.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 cup Semisweet or Bittersweet Dark Chocolate Use larger chunks for better texture.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 Large Egg Used for egg wash.
  • 1/4 cup Demerara Sugar Adds a crunchy texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Sprinkle before baking for flavor.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Wire rack
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Cream together the cold salted butter, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy (3 to 5 minutes).
  2. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour and chocolate chunks until just combined.
  3. Divide the dough into two logs, shape and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Brush chilled dough logs with beaten egg and roll in demerara sugar.
  6. Slice each log into ½-inch rounds and arrange on baking sheets, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Allow to cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 7 days. Dough can be stored in the fridge for a week or frozen for a month.

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