Chocolate Orange Checkerboard Cookies Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Checkerboard Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 cups cake flour; 1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Servings: persons

1-1/4 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups cake flour
1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon orange extract

1
In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans.
2
Divide dough in half. Mix baking cocoa into one half; mix orange zest and extract into remaining half.
3
Shape each portion into a 5-1/2x2x2-in. block. Wrap each block in plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes.
4
Unwrap dough; cut each block lengthwise into quarters, making four 5-1/2x1x1-in. sticks. Switch two of the chocolate sticks with two of the orange sticks, forming two checkerboard blocks. Gently press sticks together to adhere. Rewrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased
6
. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

829

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/4 cups butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Orange Checkerboard Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate Orange Checkerboard Cookies

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