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Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies

Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies for Festive Bliss

Delight in these Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies that offer a perfect blend of buttery goodness and citrus zing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 sticks Salted Butter softened, not melted
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract or orange extract
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips or semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Orange Zest add more for extra zing
  • 1 piece Egg for wash
  • 0.5 cup Turbinado Sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk or electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together 2 sticks of salted butter, ½ cup of granulated sugar, and ½ cup of light brown sugar for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix on low speed until just combined.
  4. Sift in 2 cups of all-purpose flour while mixing on low speed until the dough begins to come together.
  5. Gently fold in 1 cup of dark chocolate chips and the zest of one fresh orange until just combined.
  6. Divide the dough into two halves, shape into logs, and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.
  7. Refrigerate the logs for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up.
  8. Brush the chilled logs with an egg wash and roll in turbinado sugar until well-coated.
  9. Slice the logs into ½-inch thick cookies and place on the prepared baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  11. Let cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Optional to garnish with extra orange zest and flaky sea salt.

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