As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Read the full disclosure here.

These delicious, mini buttery Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies taste like a chocolate chip shortbread and meltaway cookies all in one. So easy to make chocolate chip cookie recipe using only 6 ingredients!

Can you imagine how yummy? They are so perfect and simple irresistible with mini chocolate chips!

'Simply Irresistible' Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies

Our Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies Adventure

‘I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, Just like the ones I used to know. I’m also dreaming about these Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies. That’s because I have already made two batches! We (my husband and I) ate them all. Within 3 days. Ummm…Yeah.

I didn’t get the cookie photos the first time around, because we both ate some and then I tucked them away safe. *So, I thought!!* Someone (I won’t mention any names…husband —-> Loren) either sniffed them out or found them by accident, and then devoured them ravishly, like all cookie monsters do. I can see it clearly in my movie-brain, him scarfing them down.

So, with that being said, my hiding spots are going to have to ‘spot on’ and ‘out of sight’ when I don’t get those photos. I’ve been burned on before several times. So, after that episode, I was determined to be clever from this point on.

So, I made another batch and I hid them and didn’t tell him I made them. And thank goodness we had no issues. Whew!!! That could have got ugly…

These chocolate chip shortbread cookies were surprisingly better than I could ever imagined. I knew they would be good, but dang! I was really surprised how much my husband liked them. He likes certain types of chocolate chip cookies, so I wasn’t expecting him to be in love with them. 🙂

Why You’ll Love These Easy Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies

Who doesn’t love a good cookie, especially when it involves the rich combination of chocolate and butter? But what if I told you there was a way to take your standard chocolate chip cookie to a whole new level of indulgence? Enter: Chocolate Chip Shortbread Butter Cookies.

These delectable treats are the perfect combination of buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread and gooey, chocolatey goodness. But this isn’t just any cookie recipe – it’s a game changer. If you love the snowball cookies, you’ll love these! Get ready to learn how to create the ultimate chocolate chip cookie experience and elevate your baking skills to new heights. So preheat your ovens and get your mixing bowls ready, because we’re about to embark on a journey of pure cookie bliss, perfect for the Christmas holidays!

For more shortbread cookies, check out our Vanilla Bean Shortbread Cookies, these Cranberry Orange Shortbread Cookies and these Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies!

Gather Your Ingredients

easy Chocolate Chip Butter Cookie recipe

1 cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions How to Make Our Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Preheat oven to 375° and set 2 cookie sheets aside.
Place butter in a small bowl and melt butter in the microwave, then let it cool completely.
In a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch and powdered sugar.
Add the vanilla to the butter and then add in the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Add chocolate chips and stir.
Using a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon) scoop dough balls onto the baking sheet. (If you don’t have a scoop, you can roll them in 1″ balls.
Use a spoon or cup and very lightly and gently press down on your cookie dough balls.
Bake for 11-12 minutes, edges should be lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks and enjoy.
Makes 25-30 small cookies.

Pro Tips For Your Easy Chocolate Chip Butter Cookie Recipe

Make sure your flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch is not over measured or the cookie texture will change and you’ll have hard cookies. It’s better to be a little under than over and then add in, instead of the other way around.
Make sure you butter is cooled completely, or the chocolate chips will melt into the dough. (You can place in fridge to speed it up).

Storing

Our shortbread chocolate cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks, or you can store them in the fridge for up to 10 days.

More Variations

Use mini white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, chocolate chunks or add some nuts like chopped pecans, pistachios or walnuts to your cookie dough for some yummy texture and crunch to your chocolate cookie recipe!
Add your favorite dried fruits like dried cranberries or cherries or even chop up some maraschino cherries to make these super festive!
Sprinkle the tops with some colorful sprinkles, sea salt or after baking them, roll them in some powdered sugar.

In conclusion, chocolate chip butter cookies are more than just a delicious treat. So grab a glass of milk and get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies! Also, you can place these gems on the cookie tray or gift them to a special friend! It will make the day even more special!

Share on Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook!

Craving More Chocolate Chip Cookie Love?

Check out 10 Super Sweet Christmas Tree Desserts To Pine Over!

'Simply Irresistible' Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies

Kim Lange

These delicious, mini buttery cookies taste like a chocolate chip shortbread + meltaway cookie all in one. I love that they taste like a complicated recipe, but they're so easy to make. Can you imagine? They are so perfect!

4.08 from 40 votes

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Course Dessert

Calories

Ingredients

1 cup butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 375° and set 2 cookie sheets aside.
Place butter in a small bowl and melt butter in the microwave, then let it cool completely.
In a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch and powdered sugar.
Add the vanilla to the butter and then add in the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Add chocolate chips and stir.
Using a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon) scoop dough balls onto the baking sheet. (If you don't have a scoop, you can roll them in 1" balls.
Use a spoon or cup and very lightly and gently press down on your cookie dough balls.
Bake for 11-12 minutes, edges should be lightly browned.
Cool on wire racks and enjoy.
Makes 25-30 small cookies.

Notes

Make sure your flour, powdered sugar and cornstarch is not over measured or the cookie texture will change and you'll have hard cookies. It's better to be a little under than over and then add in, instead of the other way around.
Make sure you butter is cooled completely, or the chocolate chips will melt into the dough. (You can place in fridge to speed it up)

Keyword butter, chocolate chip cookies, christmas cookies, cookies, mini cookies

Tried This Recipe?Let us know how it was by commenting below!