Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies
If you’re craving a delightful treat that harmoniously blends the refreshing zest of orange with the indulgent richness of chocolate, look no further than these Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies. These cookies are a celebration of flavors, perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive holiday parties. The bright aroma of fresh orange zest combined with the buttery texture creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to prepare and incredibly versatile, these cookies can be made ahead of time for last-minute cravings or packaged beautifully as thoughtful gifts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 42 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons orange extract (optional)
- 8 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Fold in orange zest and optional orange extract, mixing until combined.
- Gradually add flour and salt to the mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice chilled dough into rounds about ¼ inch thick and place on lined baking sheets.
- Bake for approximately 12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Once cooled, melt chocolate and dip half of each cookie into it, allowing excess to drip off before placing them on parchment paper to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg