Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes: 1 cup (227g)
- Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Mini chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (60g)
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
1 (Very Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
- Add butter cubes and use your fingers to work them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Form dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies using a 2-inch cookie cutter.
- Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cookies cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per cookie:
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Buttery, crumbly shortbread base
- Sweet and chewy chocolate chips
- Perfect for a classic American dessert or tea-time treat
User Comments:
- "These cookies are so delicious and easy to make! I love the combination of the buttery shortbread and the chocolate chips."
- "I made these for a party and they were a huge hit. They're a great addition to any dessert spread."
- "I added some chopped walnuts to my cookies for extra crunch. They turned out amazing!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- For best results, make sure the butter is cold before using. This will help prevent the cookies from spreading too much.
- If you don't have a cookie cutter, you can use a sharp knife to cut the cookies into squares.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
