Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies: Indulgent Treats for Every Occasion
These Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies are the perfect indulgent treats for any occasion, combining buttery shortbread with a zing of orange and smooth chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until the dough comes together.
- Roll the dough into logs and slice into 1/4 inch thick cookies.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before dipping in melted chocolate.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler and dip half of each cookie in the chocolate.
- Set on parchment paper to allow chocolate to harden.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle sea salt on the chocolate before it hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg