# 84 Chocolate Chip Shortbread

One of my favourite shortbread recipes, today's treat is from Jean Pare's Cookies (1988).  I always make a batch at Christmas but also enjoy them at other times of the year.   

Chocolate Chip Shortbread

1 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

Mix by hand or in a sturdy mixer until it forms a ball.

1 cup milk chocolate chips

Mix in chocolate chips.

Roll into one inch balls and arrange on ungreased cookie sheet.

Press balls with fork.

Bake at 325 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes.

Makes 5 dozen.

Check out Weekend Potluck # 48

for this recipe and other yummy treats!