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Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for Festive Joy

Delight in these Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies, a perfect blend of citrus and chocolate for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 43 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 medium Egg approximately 25g
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 155 g All-Purpose Flour
  • 30 g Cake Flour
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • Zest from 1 orange Orange Zest fresh
  • 113 g Finely Chopped Semi-Sweet or Bittersweet Chocolate

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Baking sheet
  • wire rack
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies
  1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Mix on medium-low speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
  2. Increase the mixer speed to medium-low and add the egg and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated, about 30 seconds.
  3. Gradually add the kosher salt, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, cake flour, and finely chopped chocolate. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a clean surface and shape into a log about 9 to 10 inches long. Wrap tightly in parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  6. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap. Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes until edges are lightly golden and cookies appear soft in the center.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies pair wonderfully with a warm cup of tea or coffee. Consider gifting them beautifully packaged for a festive touch.

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