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Shortbread Toffee Cookie

Decadent Shortbread Toffee Cookies Everyone Will Love

These Shortbread Toffee Cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate, buttery shortbread, and crunchy toffee bites, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free almond flour, reduce butter slightly
  • 0.5 teaspoon table salt essential for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon omit for a simpler taste
  • 1 cup butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar adds caramel notes
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract essential for flavor
For the Topping
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips dark chocolate is preferred
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits substitute with crushed peppermint candies for a festive twist

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8"x11" baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a stand mixer, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat on medium speed for about 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add vanilla extract to the mixture, then gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips by hand until evenly dispersed.
  6. Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 18-20 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  7. Immediately sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top and let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
  8. Spread the melted chocolate evenly, then sprinkle toffee bits on top, pressing them gently into the chocolate.
  9. Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for a fluffy texture. Monitor baking time to keep cookies tender. Cool completely before cutting for clean edges.

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