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Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for a Cozy Treat

These Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful blend of rich chocolate and zesty orange, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Use unsalted for less salt
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Orange extract can be used as a substitute
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Cake flour could be used for a lighter texture
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet can be used as a substitute
  • 1 piece Fresh Orange Zest More can be added for stronger flavor
  • 1 large Egg (for Egg Wash) Can skip if desired
  • ½ cup Turbinado Sugar Regular sugar may be used
Optional Topping
  • pinch Flaky Sea Salt Adds flavor to the sweetness of chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon Additional Orange Zest A delightful touch for presentation

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Sharp knife
  • Baking sheet
  • plastic wrap
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream together the salted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Blend in the vanilla extract and gradually add the all-purpose flour until fully combined.
  3. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips and fresh orange zest until evenly distributed.
  4. Chill the dough shaped into logs in plastic wrap for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheet.
  6. Brush a log with the egg wash and roll it in turbinado sugar.
  7. Slice the log into ½-inch thick rounds and place them on the baking sheet.
  8. Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes until slightly golden at the edges.
  9. Garnish with additional orange zest or flaky sea salt after cooling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Dough can be frozen for 3 months.

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