Description
These Toffee Shortbread Cookies combine buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread with crunchy, caramelized toffee bits for the perfect holiday cookie. Easy to make, wonderfully rich, and ideal for Christmas goodies, cookie exchanges, or gourmet homemade gifts, these cookies bring festive flavor to every bite. Enjoy them with tea, coffee, or as part of a holiday cookie tray.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for melt-in-your-mouth texture)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup toffee bits (or crushed toffee bars)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together until light, soft, and fluffy.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add gradually to the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in Toffee Bits: Gently incorporate toffee bits throughout the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness and cut with cookie cutters, or form a log, chill, and slice into rounds.
- Bake: Place cookies on baking sheet and bake 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Completely: Cool on the sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully.
Notes
- Chill dough for easier handling or if the dough feels soft.
- Dip baked cookies in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent finish.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the shortbread tender.
- Try variations like cinnamon toffee, hazelnut toffee, or chocolate-dipped edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Toffee Shortbread Cookies, holiday cookies, shortbread cookies, toffee cookies, gourmet cookies homemade, Christmas goodies