Instructional Video - Shortbread Toffee Cookies
INGREDIENTS
8oz salted butter at room temp
*Since butter is critical in these cookies use a top-quality butter like Kerrygold or Plugra*
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
½ cup toffee bits
DIRECTIONS
1.) Sift flour and sugar together.
2.) Add butter, vanilla extract, and toffee bits
3.) Mix with hands until soft dough forms.
4.) Shape dough into 1" balls. Place about 1-1/4 inches apart on greased cookie sheet.
5.) Slightly flatten with a fork
6.) Place in refrigerator for at least a half hour.
7.) Bake at 300ºF for 40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
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Link to the Anticipatory Set
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