Description
Crisp, buttery orange-scented shortbread cookies dipped in rich melted chocolate for an elegant and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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- For Dipping:
- 6 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional for smoother dipping)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. Beat butter, sugar, and orange zest until creamy and well combined.
- 3. Mix in vanilla extract.
- 4. Add flour and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
- 5. Shape dough into a log or pat into a flat disc and chill for 20–30 minutes for cleaner cuts.
- 6. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness or slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
- 7. Cut into shapes or arrange slices on the baking sheets.
- 8. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just turning golden.
- 9. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- 10. Melt chocolate (and coconut oil if using) in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between bursts.
- 11. Dip each cooled cookie halfway into the melted chocolate and place on parchment to set.
- 12. Allow chocolate to fully harden before serving or storing.
Notes
- Add extra zest for a bold citrus flavor.
- Drizzle instead of dipping for a lighter chocolate touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: orange shortbread, chocolate dipped cookies, citrus cookies