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Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for a Festive Treat

These Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies blend rich chocolate and zesty orange for a delightful festive treat.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Use half if using table salt
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Weigh for consistency
  • ½ cup Cake Flour Substitute with equal parts all-purpose if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Fresh zest for best results
  • 1 cup Chocolate (Semi-Sweet or Bittersweet) Use baking bars for better melting

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  2. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, kosher salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Fold in chocolate and orange zest.
  3. Shape the dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice dough into ¼ inch thick cookies and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  5. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 2 hours to maintain shape. Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor. Always use fresh orange zest for optimal taste.

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