Orange Shortbread Cookies: Indulgent Treats with Dark Chocolate
These Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat, perfectly balanced with the rich flavor of dark chocolate.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the orange zest and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually add the flour and cornstarch, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Once cooled, melt the dark chocolate and dip each cookie halfway, letting the excess chocolate drip off.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, consider adding a few drops of orange extract.
- Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before dipping in chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Orange Shortbread Cookies, Dark Chocolate, Indulgent Treats