Toffee Pecan Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Dancing Deer Bakery Recipe

Inspired by the beloved Dancing Deer Bakery, these decadent chocolate shortbread cookies offer a customizable twist on a classic. This recipe, originally published in the Boston Globe, features a versatile, crunchy cookie dough base, perfect for experimenting with your favorite mix-ins. Forget traditional Scottish shortbread – this recipe delivers a rich, intensely flavorful cookie experience. Imagine the irresistible combination of buttery shortbread, dark chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet toffee… pure bliss! Easily adapt the mix-ins to create your signature cookie masterpiece.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 105.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Toffee Pecan Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Dancing Deer Bakery

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How to Make Toffee Pecan Chocolate Shortbread Cookies Dancing Deer Bakery

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup chopped pecans and 1 cup toffee bits.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a disk. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours (or preferably overnight).
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about ⅛ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out cookies.
  9. Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

17g

Fat

19g

Carbs

3g