Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly balances buttery shortbread with zesty orange and rich dark chocolate. These cookies are incredibly easy to make, making them an ideal option for festive gatherings or a cozy evening at home. Each bite offers a burst of citrus flavor complemented by the smoothness of chocolate, creating an irresistible dessert that will leave your taste buds craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart; flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Dip half of each cookie into melted dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off before placing them back on parchment paper to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg