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Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies for Festive Bliss

Delight in the sweet combination of chocolate and orange with these easy Chocolate Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitutable with coconut sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Avoid white pith
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; can use margarine
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Extract Optional; can substitute with vanilla extract
For Dipping
  • 8 ounces Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate White chocolate is an alternative

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • wire rack
  • heatproof bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, pulse together granulated sugar and orange zest until a moist mixture forms.
  2. Add orange sugar blend, flour, butter, salt, and orange extract. Process until dough forms; divide, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  4. Slice the chilled logs into ½-inch pieces and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on the edges.
  5. Cool cookies on a wire rack, then dip halfway in melted chocolate and let set on parchment.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerated for longer freshness.

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