Shortbread BRAIDS with CHOCOLATE CHIPS, easy and quick cookies for breakfast or snack, simple and delicious recipe, ready in minutes and super soft! Perfect for dipping in milk or coffee, they melt in your mouth and fill the kitchen with aroma… in short, the classic recipe that feels like home and slow breakfasts, just like Sunday mornings.
If you love homemade cookies, these will win you over at the first bite. The soft shortbread is made in just a few minutes, without resting and without stress — just enough time to knead, braid, and bake. The result? Golden and crispy braids, with lots of chocolate chips that make every bite irresistible.
I make them often because they keep well for several days and always stay perfect: crunchy outside, soft inside, with that butter and vanilla aroma that immediately says happy breakfast.
And if you want an extra touch, you can add a sprinkle of powdered sugar or dip one end of the braids in melted chocolate (just to exaggerate, but with taste!).
Join me in the kitchen today for shortbread braids with chocolate chips.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 5 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips
Steps
Pour the flour into a bowl, add the sugar, salt, softened butter in pieces, and the egg, mix a little.
Add the chocolate chips and knead well.
Divide the dough into 5 pieces, make little rolls, fold in half, and twist them to form braids.
Place the braids on the baking sheet and bake at 356°F for about 15 minutes.
Bon appétit
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Shortbread BRAIDS with chocolate chips
Blog tip:
To get perfect braids, use small chocolate chips and keep them cold from the fridge: this way they won’t melt in the dough. And if you want to make them more rustic, replace half all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. They are also great with a teaspoon of honey in the dough!
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FAQ Shortbread BRAIDS with chocolate chips
Can I prepare the dough in advance?
Yes, you can knead it the night before and store it in the fridge wrapped in plastic wrap. In the morning it will be perfect for braiding and baking.
How long do the shortbread braids last?
In a tin box or an airtight jar, they last up to a week, retaining all their crispness.
Can I replace the chocolate chips?
Of course! You can use chunks of dark or white chocolate, or chopped nuts like hazelnuts or almonds.
Are they suitable for children too?
Absolutely yes! They are wholesome cookies, perfect for breakfast or a snack for the little ones.
