Melt-In-Your-Mouth Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla (or you 1 teaspoon almond extract)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup mini chocolate chip
confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Preparation

Set oven to 350 degrees (set oven rack to second-lowest position).
Prepare an ungreased cookie/baking sheet.
In a medium bowl beat softened butter with vanilla using an electric mixer until fluffy (about 4 minutes).
Add in confectioners sugar, cornstarch and flour; beat on low speed for about 1 minute, then on high speed for 3-4 minutes more.
Add in the mini chocolate chips; mix to combine.
Drop by spoonfuls about 2-inches apart on the baking sheet.
Bake for about 10-12 minutes (watch that the edges don't brown too much).
Cool completely on wire racks then lightly dust with confectioners sugar if desired.