You probably have room in your Christmas cookie field for these skinny sticks, you’ll love these. A small quantity of honey in these Chocolate Chip Shortbread give them a graham cracker taste and the proper snap and crumble.

I got here to shortbread late in life. This was as a result of I used to be first swayed by chocolate sugar cookies and peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. I am unable to imagine I ignored these wealthy crumbly little cookies!

Those who already love shortbread bars, please be aware that this particular recipe is particular as a result of I add 2 tablespoons of honey to the batter. This sticky addition makes the perimeters of the cookie barely extra crisp, and provides a graham cracker-like style to the shortbread sticks. Plus, we’re utilizing powdered sugar as a substitute of standard sugar for extra tender, crumbly cookies!

Shortbread bars look unassuming. They give the impression of being plain and one-note. Nonetheless, if you happen to use the correct butter (top quality), the next than regular quantity of salt, and are not afraid to bake till golden brown, you’ll be shocked at how advanced they style!

Components

• Butter. One stick (4 ounces) of unsalted butter that has been softened to room temperature on the counter for no less than 60 minutes.
• Powdered Sugar. As a substitute of granulated sugar, we’re utilizing ½ cup of powdered sugar. This makes the shortbread crumbly and extra delicate.
• Honey. Two tablespoons of any number of honey. It is best to coat your measuring spoon with a small quantity of oil in order that the honey slides proper out.
• Vanilla. Use your finest vanilla extract for this recipe, as a result of the flavour actually shines. One teaspoon of Bourbon vanilla is my alternative, or an equal quantity of vanilla bean paste.
• Flour. One cup of all-purpose flour.
• Salt. Sure, ¾ teaspoon is the correct amount. It looks as if loads of salt, but it surely balances the sweetness.
• Mini Chocolate Chips. Sure, you actually should use the mini chocolate chips right here. The common dimension chips will make these too tough to chop. Another can be chopping a chocolate bar finely. In case you love chocolate, attempt my Chocolate Shortbread Recipe.

Make Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars

First, preheat the oven to 350-degrees Fahrenheit, and have prepared an 8 or 9-inch sq. pan. Please be aware {that a} 9-inch pan will make the cookies bake quicker, so keep watch over them within the oven! In case your pan is not nonstick, line it in a single path with a chunk of parchment paper.

Chocolate Chip Shortbread Sticks Variations

• Chocolate – The one sort of chocolate chips that work are mini chips. Massive chocolate chips will make these shortbread sticks messy. You may chop up a 4-ounce bar of chocolate finely, nevertheless, if you want. It could be beautiful to make use of a flavored chocolate bar right here. A ginger or rose flavored chocolate bar would change the flavour of those properly!
• Herbs – I’ve stirred ½ teaspoon of very finely minced contemporary rosemary into this dough with nice outcomes. Contemporary thyme, or culinary lavender buds can be nice, too!
• Flavors – You may omit the mini chocolate chips and add the zest of a lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit to make these citrus shortbread cookies.

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Let these cookie sticks cool virtually fully earlier than making an attempt to slice into neat sticks. It is useful to refrigerate them briefly to set the chocolate so it does not run an excessive amount of. You may freeze these cookies for as much as 2 months earlier than defrosting at room temperature and serving.