Day 3: Butterscotch Toffee Shortbread Cookies | 12 Days of Christmas Cookies

These shortbread cookies are easily one of my favorites! Buttery, flaky shortbread filled with sweet, crunchy toffee bits and creamy butterscotch chips. Perfect with a cold cup of milk or hot coffee!

Butterscotch Toffee Shortbread Cookies

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Buttery shortbread cookies filled with sweet, crunchy toffee bits and creamy butterscotch chips.
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butterscotch chips, slightly chopped
  • 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, cream together the butter and powdered sugar. Add in the vanilla.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add to the butter mixture. and stir to combine.
  • Gently stir in the butterscotch and toffee by hand.
  • Place the dough on a sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a log about 3 inches in diameter, pressing together. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/4 inch slices. Place on sheet pans lined with parchment paper, about 2 inches apart.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden on the edges. Allow to cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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