Chocolate Orange Shortbread Recipe

Name: Chocolate Orange Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup softened butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups flour; 1/4 cup corn starch; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest finely; 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips; 1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating cookie press/bottom glass; 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons butter

Servings: persons

1 cup softened butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1/4 cup corn starch
2 teaspoons grated orange zest finely
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup granulated sugar for coating cookie press/bottom glass
1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons butter

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
2
Mix butter, granulated sugar and vanilla until smooth. Blend in incremental amounts of flour and corn starch. Mix in orange zest and semi-sweet chips.
3
Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on baking sheet. Dip cookie press, or glass with pretty bottom into granulated sugar. Gently flatten each cookie until you see the press/glass pattern. Repeat the granulated sugar dip after each flattening procedure to prevent sticking.
4
Bake for 25 - 30 minutes until bottoms are set and begin to turn golden brown around the edge.
5
Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then move to cooling rack.
6
When completely cool, prepare chocolate drizzle. Melt semi-sweet chips with butter in microwave until melted. Place in decorator bag or small Ziplock bag with corner snipped off. Drizzle random lines over cookies. Allow to cool completely before storing in an air tight container.

1288

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

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 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Orange Shortbread 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 Shortbread

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