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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325℉. Line baking sheet(s) with parchment paper.
2
In a large bowl using an electric handheld mixer, cream the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for 1 minute.
3
Add the cornstarch and flour and mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. Increase the mixer to high speed and whip the dough for 2 minutes until fluffy and light in colour. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
4
Using your hands, roll the dough into balls, using about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets at least 1 inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 23-25 minutes or until the bottoms are golden. Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet. Enjoy!
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chill Dough Before Baking 🧊Refrigerate your dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and achieve that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture with crisp edges.
- Use Cornstarch for Tender Crumb 🌾The cornstarch replaces some flour to reduce gluten development, creating an exceptionally delicate, sandy texture that distinguishes shortbread from regular cookies.
- Cream Butter and Sugar Properly ✨Whip the cold butter with powdered sugar for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy to incorporate air, which gives these cookies their signature light, crumbly structure.
- Toast Chocolate Chips Lightly 🍫Briefly toast your mini chocolate chips in a dry skillet for 2 minutes before adding them to intensify their chocolate flavor and prevent them from melting during mixing.
- Watch Baking Time Closely ⏱️Shortbread should be removed from the oven when edges are just golden but centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the cooling sheet for perfect tenderness.
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Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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