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Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for Holiday Bliss

These Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies blend rich chocolate with zesty orange for a delicious dessert treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg 25 grams
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt or adjust if using table salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour measured by weight
  • 1 cup cake flour or substitute all-purpose if needed
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest fresh
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped
Optional Additions
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract optional
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate optional replacement for semi-sweet

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Parchment Paper
  • baking sheet
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugars in a stand mixer on medium-low until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the mixture and mix on low until incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together kosher salt, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and cake flour. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  4. Fold in the chopped chocolate until evenly distributed.
  5. Shape the dough into a 9 to 10-inch log, wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Watch for the centers to remain soft.
  9. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.

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