Description
These Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat combining the zesty citrus flavor of orange with rich dark chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Shortbread Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest (from 1–2 oranges)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Coating:
- 1 cup dark or semisweet chocolate chips (for dipping)
- 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: Cream butter, powdered sugar, orange zest, and vanilla until fluffy. Add flour and salt, mix to form a dough. Chill, then roll out and cut cookies.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in intervals, dip half of each cookie, and let set.
Notes
- Add a pinch of cardamom for extra flavor.
- For thinner cookies, roll the dough slightly thinner and reduce bake time.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
