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Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for a Cozy Delight

Delightful Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies with a perfect balance of rich chocolate and zesty orange. Ideal for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 33 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 25 g Egg precise weight
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract optional, for richer taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt or table salt at half the amount
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured by weight for consistency
  • 30 g Cake Flour can replace with all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch for tender crumb
  • Zest of 1 Orange fresh zest preferred
  • 113 g Chopped Semi-Sweet or Bittersweet Chocolate opt for a baking bar

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, and orange zest on medium-low speed for about 1 minute until smooth.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until fully combined, about 30 seconds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the kosher salt, cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and cake flour. Gradually combine this mixture into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms, approximately 1 minute.
  4. Gently fold in the chopped chocolate evenly throughout the dough without overmixing.
  5. Shape the cookie dough into a log about 9-10 inches long, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  7. Slice the chilled dough into ¼-inch rounds and arrange them on the baking sheet with space in between each.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-13 minutes until the edges are golden.
  9. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for approximately 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best quality, store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks if needed.

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