Tempting Chocolate Chip Shortbread

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 0

Tempting chocolate chip shortbread for the ultimate sweet tooth

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

176

Sugar

10g

Fat

11g

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these tempting chocolate chip shortbread cookies. With a buttery and crumbly texture, and pockets of melty chocolate in every bite, these cookies are the ultimate indulgence for any dessert lover. While they aren't the healthiest option due to their high fat and sugar content, they are the perfect treat for when you need a little pick-me-up or want to impress your friends with your baking skills. So go ahead, give in to temptation and whip up a batch today!

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
2.	Using your mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3.	Add the flour and cornstarch, and mix until the dough forms.
4.	Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
5.	Once the dough is formed, turn it out onto a flat surface and roll it into a log approximately 2 inches in diameter.
6.	Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
7.	Place the rounds on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are a light golden brown.
8.	Let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

Quick and easy to make

CONS

High in fat and sugar content

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this indulgent treat may not be the healthiest option, studies have shown that dark chocolate (which contains more cocoa solids than milk chocolate) may have heart-healthy benefits due to its antioxidant content.

	1 cup butter , softened
	1/3 cup sugar
	1 3/4 cups flour
	1/4 cup cornstarch
	1 cup mini chocolate chip