Toffee Bits Shortbreads

Chef mariajane's Note:

A fantastic shortbread recipe that is super to have for the Holiday season, just a little different from the regular shortbread!!

• Total Time: 12 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 32 cookies

• 2 cups butter , at room temperature
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 cups flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup butter toffee pieces (available at bulk food stores)

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and vanilla until fluffy. With a wooden spoon or by hand, gradually mix in flours and toffee bits.
2. Shape mixtures into 1 1/4 inch balls. Flatten balls into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Place on ungreased baking sheets, about 2-inches apart.
3. Bake at 350F on top oven rack for 10-12 minutes, or until just starting to lightly brown, Remove from oven and let cool 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.