Butterscotch Shortbread Cookies
These delightful butterscotch shortbread cookies are simple to make and melt in your mouth! Packed with butterscotch chips and toffee bits, they are a perfect treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Plastic Wrap
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 cup softened butter
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.67 cup finely chopped butterscotch chips
- 0.5 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, gently whisk together your flour, cornstarch, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside for later.
- In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and perfectly smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract until it's fully incorporated and the dough smells wonderful.
- Gradually add the prepared flour mixture to the creamy butter mixture, stirring slowly until all ingredients are just combined and form a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the butterscotch chips and toffee bits, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout your cookie dough.
- Place the dough onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Using your hands, shape the dough into a smooth log about 2.5 to 3 inches in diameter. Wrap it snugly in the plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, or until it's nice and firm. This step is key for perfect slices!
- Once chilled, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Remove the plastic wrap from your firm dough log and carefully slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds. Place these cookie slices about 2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just lightly golden brown. These cookies won't spread much, so don't wait for them to look puffy.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before gently transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Enjoy these simple, melt-in-your-mouth treats!
Nutrition per cookie:
- Calories: 85
- Total Carbs: 12g
- Net Carbs: 11g
- Fats: 6g
- Protein: 1g
