Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Name: Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 4 cups all purpose flour; 2 cups butter (softened (use only real butter for this recipe)); 2 cups chopped pecans; 1 cup mini chocolate chips; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 teaspoons vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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These Chocolate Chip Pecan Shortbread Cookies will delight people of all ages! Enjoy an irresistible buttery cookie studded with mini chocolate chips and chunks of pecans that’ll just melt in your mouth. These cookies are perfect for an afternoon snack with tea, or as on a holiday cookie tray!

a bunch of chocolate chip pecan shortbread cookies beside two cups of tea

Why You’ll Love These Pecan Shortbread Cookies

Talk about an easy recipe! These cookies are so buttery and full of melt-in-your-mouth goodness that makes them devourable. The cookie base itself is a basic flour, butter, and sugar dough, but when you mix in those chocolate chip cookies and chopped pecans it really elevates them.

I like to have these cookies on hand when guests visit because they’re the perfect midday pick-me-up that everyone loves to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

You can add some variety to your recipe by using pistachios or peanuts instead of pecans, or going with a different flavor palette entirely! Once you make this dough you’re going to be full of shortbread ideas!

pecan shortbread cookies with chocolate chips and some chocolate drizzle

Ingredients

It doesn’t take much to make these delicious buttery cookies! Just a handful of ingredients will create a tender cookie with pockets of chocolate and crunchy pecans for added texture. Check out the list below for everything you’ll need.

All-purpose flour
Butter – softened
Chopped pecans
Mini chocolate chips
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Salt

How to Make Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Step 1: Mix Dough

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer until thoroughly combined. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 2: Preheat

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F while the dough is chilling.

Step 3: Roll + Bake

Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet. Flatten them slightly with your hand or the bottom of a glass, then bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden around the edges.

an overhead shot of two cups of tea with a bunch of pecan chocolate chip shortbread cookies between them

FAQs

What’s the most common mistake when making shortbread?

I’d say the most common mistake is a tie between overworking the dough and not letting it rest. Both are crucial in making sure the gluten is developed well so the texture of the cookie is not compromised.

What’s the difference between Scottish shortbread and English shortbread?

This recipe is more similar to Scottish shortbread because it’s made primarily from butter, flour, and sugar. English shortbread has added leavening agents.

How do I store my shortbread cookies?

Store your cookies in an airtight container, either at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for about 10 days.

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