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Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies Your New Holiday Delight

Delight in the rich flavors of Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies, a holiday treat blending chocolate and fresh orange zest.
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: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 113 g Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar
  • 50 g Powdered Sugar
  • 25 g Egg Minimize quantity to prevent spreading
  • 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher Salt Use less if using table salt
  • 155 g All-Purpose Flour Weigh for consistency
  • 30 g Cake Flour Substitute with all-purpose if unavailable
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch Contributes to tender texture
For the Flavor
  • 1 orange Orange Zest Use fresh zest
  • 113 g Semi-Sweet or Bittersweet Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Sharp Knife
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Mix on medium-low speed for about 1 minute until creamy and light. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  2. Add kosher salt, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and cake flour to the butter mixture in the stand mixer. Mix on low speed until just combined, then fold in the chocolate evenly.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and shape it into a 9-10 inch log. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Remove the dough log from the refrigerator, slice into 1/4 inch thick cookies, and arrange them on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are freezer-friendly and can be stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Use high-quality chocolate for best results.

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