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Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies to Wow Your Holiday Guests

Delight in these Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies, a festive treat that combines rich chocolate and vibrant orange zest.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 25 grams Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cake Flour or substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest fresh
  • 4 ounces Semi-Sweet or Bittersweet Chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Parchment paper
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and orange zest in a stand mixer on medium-low speed for 1 minute until creamy and smooth.
  2. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low until fully combined without overmixing.
  3. Gradually add kosher salt, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, cake flour, and chopped chocolate, mixing until a soft dough forms, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Chill the dough wrapped in plastic wrap for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the baking sheet, spaced 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake for 10-13 minutes until lightly golden around the edges; let cool on the baking sheet for 15 minutes.
  8. Enjoy the cookies while warm, or serve them alongside your favorite beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer storage, freeze shaped dough logs for up to 3 months.

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