Shortbread cookies are an all-time favourite biscuit amongst our readers and a classic we know you'll love. This easy chocolate chip shortbread recipe is prefect for a sweet treat to share with the whole family (or keep as a secret treat for yourself). With its crumbly texture and chocolate chunks, it's plain to see why this recipe is so popular!

Whether you’re baking on a lazy Sunday, heading off to a buffet or birthday party, or hosting Afternoon Tea, this recipe is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face and add a little sweetness to their day too.

This recipe makes approximately 20 biscuits.

• 225g butter, softened
• 80g caster sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 250g plain flour
• 135g milk or dark chocolate chips

1. Cream together the softened butter and caster sugar using a hand or stand mixer until it looks light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract to the mixture and mix quickly (or on high if using an electric mixer).
2. Lower the speed of your mixer and gently add the flour until combined, take the bowl off the mixer and fold in the chocolate chips with a spoon or flat spatula.
3. Sandwich the dough between two sheets of cling film and then roll out to approx. 1cm thick. Using a 6cm round cookie cutter, cut out your shortbread rounds (continuing until you have used all the mixture, you might need to roll the off cuts out again).
4. Gently press the top with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern. Lightly cover the biscuits with cling film and transfer to a fridge. Allow to chill for 1-2 hours.
5. Before baking, pre-heat your oven to 160C/140C fan/Gas 3, and cook for 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove and cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy with a nice cup of Yorkshire tea (or beverage of your choosing) and settled down with the most delicious chocolate chip shortbread cookies. This recipe is super easy and will make you want to bake time and time again!

This recipe will pair perfectly with our Mini Egg Cookies and Cinnamon Rolls as a sweet treat, dessert or a delicious surprise to any occasion.

View our other delicious recipes on our Feel Good Hub and get cooking today!