Orange & Zesty Chocolate Ginger Shortbread Recipe

Name: Orange & Zesty Chocolate Ginger Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter; 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 to 4 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts; 2 tablespoons cream (or half and half)

Servings: persons

1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter
2/3 cup confectioner's sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 to 4 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 teaspoon cardamom seeds
1/2 cup chopped pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons cream (or half and half)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt chocolate over hot water (or in a double boiler) and cool.
3
Using a mixer, cream butter and sugar together; add chocolate and blend well.
4
Stir cocoa, flour and cornstarch into the butter mixture, blend until the mixture lightly crumbles. Add cream to moisten dough. (Milk, water or a liqueur such as Cointreau may be substituted for the cream.)
5
On a pastry board or mat, form dough into a log, as you would with refrigerator cookies. Refrigerate for thirty minutes. Cut log into 1/4-inch slices and place on a greased cookie sheet.
6
Bake for 25 minutes.

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, 1/2 cup (one stick) unsalted butter, 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Orange & Zesty Chocolate Ginger 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.

Orange & Zesty Chocolate Ginger Shortbread

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