Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour, sifted
2/3 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

• In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter, sugar, salt and vanilla together for 2 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
• Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.
• Transfer the dough to a zip-top bag and chill for at least 2 hours. Alternately, you can roll your dough out now and cut into shapes, and then chill the dough. Both methods are effective.
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• Roll dough out into a large square, 1/3-inch thick. Cut the dough into squares using a knife, or you could use cookie cutters.
• Place on baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.