Best Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies Recipes

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MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD COOKIES



Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies image

My sister and I have been making these cookies for years. They are simple and delicious without the eggs! Double the recipe, they go fast.

Provided by patticake

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Butter Cookie Recipes     Shortbread Cookie Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
½ cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12 ounce) package miniature chocolate chips, divided
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix flour, butter, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until dough is smooth. Reserve 1/4 the chocolate chips; stir remaining chips into dough until evenly distributed. Roll dough into 24 small logs and place a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until slightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Melt shortening in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in reserved chocolate chips until melted, about 5 minutes. Dip cookies into chocolate and return to baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 112.6 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MINI CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD COOKIES



Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies image

No subs use only butter. If desired you can coat them is sugar before baking. These are also great without the chocolate chips, chopped maraschino cherries can be used in place of the chocolate chips for the holidays.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 20m

Yield 20-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla (or you 1 teaspoon almond extract)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup mini chocolate chip
confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
  • Prepare an ungreased cookie/baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl beat softened butter with vanilla using an electric mixer until fluffy (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in confectioners sugar, cornstarch and flour; beat on low speed for about 1 minute, then on high speed for 3-4 minutes more.
  • Add in the mini chocolate chips; mix to combine.
  • Drop by spoonfuls about 2-inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 10-12 minutes (watch that the edges don't brown too much).
  • Cool completely on wire racks then lightly dust with confectioners sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.3, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 66.1, Carbohydrate 13.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 1.2

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