Chocolate Chip Shortbread

Ingredients

• 1 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter, sugar and vanilla together for 2 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add in the flour, mixing until just combined.

2. 2

   Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.

3. 3

   Transfer the dough to a zip-top bag and chill for at least 2 hours. Alternately, you can roll your dough out now and cut into shapes, and then chill the dough. Both methods are effective.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

5. 5

   Roll dough out into a large square, 1/3-inch thick. Cut the dough into squares using a knife, or you could use cookie cutters.

6. 6

   Place on baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.