Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies: Easy Indulgence at Home
Indulge in the delightful combination of chocolate and orange with these easy-to-make shortbread cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the flour, salt, vanilla extract, and orange zest until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on wax paper to set.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, add extra zest.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg