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Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread

Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for Joyful Moments

This Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread recipe combines rich chocolate and vibrant orange zest for delightful holiday treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 29 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Salted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or orange extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 each Fresh Orange Zest add more for a stronger flavor
  • 1 each Egg for wash, omit for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Turbinado Sugar or demerara sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • Oven
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter with granulated and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix briefly.
  3. Mix in the all-purpose flour until the dough comes together, then fold in the dark chocolate chips and orange zest.
  4. Shape the dough into two logs, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and brush the logs with egg wash.
  6. Roll in turbinado sugar, slice into ½ inch rounds, and arrange on baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden brown.
  8. Cool on the pan, then garnish with orange zest and flaky sea salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or can be frozen for 3 months.

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