Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies: The Best Homemade Treats
A delightful recipe for homemade chocolate orange shortbread cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar in a bowl.
- Add in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt; mix until a dough forms.
- Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet.
- Flatten each ball slightly with a fork.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are firm.
- Let cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- For best flavor, use fresh orange zest.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies