Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies: Indulgent Delight for Home Bakers
These Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies are the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion, combining rich dark chocolate with refreshing citrus flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually mix in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are firm.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a deeper orange flavor, add a little orange juice to the dough.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Dark Chocolate, Orange, Shortbread, Cookies, Baking