Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of dark chocolate and zesty orange with these delectable shortbread cookies. With a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a luxurious chocolate coating, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
For Chocolate Coating:
- 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
- Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a log, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled dough, place on sheets, and bake for 12–14 minutes.
- Melt Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil.
- Dip and Set: Dip cookies in chocolate, let set, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sprinkle cookies with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- The dough can be frozen for up to 2 months for convenient baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
