Chocolate Chip Shortbread

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a medium sized mixing bowl, whisk to combine the flour and salt and set aside.

Step 2

In the bowl of an electric mixer or a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 3 minutes, until fluffy.

Step 3

With the mixer running, add the vanilla, followed by the egg yolk.

Step 4

Turn the mixer on low and slowly add the dry ingredients and mix until just incorporated. Stir in the chocolate chips until incorporated.

Step 5

Turn the dough out onto the counter top and form the dough into a 10 inch log. Roll it in plastic wrap and chill the dough for about 2 hours or until firm

Step 6

Preheat oven to 176 C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Using a serrated knife, slice the cookie dough into rounds about 1/4″ in size.** Place them on the prepared baking sheets about 1 ” apart.

Step 7

Bake 12-14 minutes until the edges just begin to turn golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes then transfer them to racks to cool completely.