In case you have room in your Christmas cookie field for these skinny sticks, you may love them. A small quantity of honey in these Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies give them a graham cracker taste and the proper crunch and crumble.
I got here to shortbread cookies late in life. This was as a result of I first acquired carried away chocolate and sugar cookies and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies. I can not consider I skipped these wealthy, crumbly little cookies!
For individuals who already love sticks of butter, please notice that this particular recipe is particular as a result of I add 2 tablespoons of honey to the batter. This gooey addition makes the perimeters of the cookie a bit crispier and provides a graham cracker-like taste to the butter sticks. Plus, we’re utilizing powdered sugar as a substitute of normal sugar for softer, extra crumbly cookies!
Sticks of butter appear easy. They give the impression of being easy and one notice. Nonetheless, in the event you use the appropriate (high-quality) butter, the next than regular quantity of salt, and are not afraid to bake till golden brown, you may be shocked how advanced they style!
Substances
- Butter. One stick (4 ounces) of unsalted butter that has softened at room temperature on the counter for not less than 60 minutes.
- Icing sugar. As a substitute of granulated sugar, we use ½ cup of powdered sugar. This makes the shortbread cookies crumbly and extra delicate.
- Honey. Two tablespoons of any number of honey. It’s best to coat the measuring spoon with a small quantity of oil in order that the honey slides out.
- Vanilla. Use your finest vanilla extract for this recipe, as a result of the flavour actually shines. My selection is a teaspoon of Bourbon vanilla or an equal quantity of vanilla bean paste.
- Flour. One cup of all-purpose flour.
- Salt. Sure, ¾ teaspoon is the right amount. It looks as if a number of salt, nevertheless it balances the sweetness.
- mini chocolate chips. Sure, you actually ought to use the mini chocolate chips right here. Regular measurement shavings will make it too troublesome to chop. An alternate can be to finely chop a chocolate bar. In the event you love chocolate, strive my Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Recipe.
Find out how to Make Chocolate Chip Butter Bars
First, preheat the oven to 350 levels Fahrenheit and have an 8- or 9-inch sq. pan prepared. Remember the fact that a 9-inch pan will make the cookies bake sooner, so keep watch over them within the oven! In case your pan just isn’t nonstick, line it in a single path with a chunk of parchment paper.
Mix the stick of softened butter, 2 tablespoons of honey, and ½ cup of powdered sugar. Beat with electrical mixer till fluffy.
Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat once more to mix.
Sprinkle one cup flour and ¾ teaspoon salt evenly excessive of the dough and beat once more till mixed. It can crumble loads if the butter just isn’t mushy sufficient.
Add ½ cup mini chocolate chips by hand.
Press the dough onto the ready mildew, with the assistance of floured fingers.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or till the perimeters are very golden brown. Do not be afraid so as to add a number of shade to those shortbread chocolate chip cookies. Let cool for five minutes, take away from the mildew, lower into slices and serve.
Chocolate Chip Butter Stick Variations
- Chocolate – The one sort of chocolate chips that work are mini chips. Giant chocolate chips will mess up these butter sticks. Nonetheless, if you want, you may finely chop a 4-ounce chocolate bar. It might be nice to make use of a flavored chocolate bar right here. A ginger or rose flavored chocolate bar would change the flavour of those properly!
- Herbs – I’ve added ½ teaspoon of very finely chopped contemporary rosemary to this dough with glorious outcomes. Recent thyme or culinary lavender buds can be nice too!
- Flavors – You may omit the mini chocolate chips and add lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit zest to make these citrus shortbread cookies.
Find out how to retailer/give as a present
Let these cookie sticks cool nearly utterly earlier than trying to chop them into clear sticks. It is useful to refrigerate them briefly so the chocolate units and does not run an excessive amount of. You may freeze these cookies for as much as 2 months earlier than thawing at room temperature and serving.
Efficiency: 16
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate chip shortbread cookie sticks.
Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Complete time
half-hour
Substances
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8 tablespoons (4 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons of honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¾ teaspoon high quality sea salt
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½ cup mini chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 levels Fahrenheit and line the underside of an 8-inch sq. pan with parchment paper. Frivolously grease the uncovered edges to make sure the cookies don’t stick.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter, powdered sugar, and honey with an electrical mixer till fluffy, about 45 seconds.
- Add vanilla and beat till mixed.
- Sprinkle the flour and salt evenly over the bowl and beat till mixed.
- Lastly, add the mini chocolate chips.
- Press the dough into the pan (flour your fingers to assist).
Bake for 20 minutes or till edges are flippantly browned. Do not be afraid to provide them a bit shade. - Let cool for five minutes, take away from the mildew, lower into sticks and serve.
Dietary data:
Produce:
16
Serving measurement:
1
Quantity per serving:
Energy: 128Complete fats: 7gSaturated fat: 5gTrans fat: 0gUnsaturated fat: 2gLdl cholesterol: 15mgSodium: 146mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g
