Best 3 Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread Recipes

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If you are looking for a delectable treat that combines the flavors of chocolate, orange, and rosemary, then this recipe for chocolate orange rosemary shortbread is a must-try. This unique shortbread cookie is bursting with flavor and has a delightful crunch. The combination of chocolate, orange, and rosemary creates a complex flavor profile that is sure to please your taste buds. Plus, the cookies are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

ROSEMARY SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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A very Victorian recipe! Some people are put off by the notion of herb cookies, but you'll be pleasantly surprised. The flavor improves with age (best 2 days after), keeping for about a week.

Provided by Abigail

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ cups unsalted butter
⅔ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons white sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 2/3 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour salt and rosemary until well blended. The dough will be somewhat soft. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees F). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into rectangles 1 1/2x2 inches in size. Place cookies 1 inch apart on the lined cookie sheets. Sprinkle the remaining sugar over the tops.
  • Bake for 8 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden at the edges. Cool on wire racks, and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 17.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

ROSEMARY-ORANGE SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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These caught my eye as a light crisp side on a cheese & fruit platter, with an orange suffused mascarpone or as a garnish to a panna cotta dessert during the holidays. Elegante! Found in The Washington Post who got it from cookbook author Nancy Baggett. They note if you have cooked with fresh rosemary before, you might suspect that the amount called for here is too much. That quantity might overpower a soup or stew, but rosemary is much milder in baked goods. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month. ***note - dough needs some chill time so this is ideal for make, chill/freeze & bake when you have time***

Provided by Busters friend

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 45-55 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons rosemary, finely chopped fresh (remove the coarse stems)
1 orange, grated zest (about 2 teaspoons)
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups flour, plus more if needed
8 ounces unsalted butter, very cold, cut into pats (2 sticks)
2 tablespoons orangecello liqueur, plus more if needed (orange juice OK too)

Steps:

  • In a food processor, process the sugar, rosemary, zest and salt for several minutes, until the sugar has colored and the rosemary is chopped very fine. Add the flour, scraping up the contents at the bottom of the bowl to blend the mixture evenly. Sprinkle the butter over the mixture. Process in pulses until no bits of butter are visible; the dough should not quite be clumping or coming together. Drizzle the Orangecello or orange juice over the mixture. Process using 10 to 15 one-second pulses; stop and stir to scrape up and incorporate the mixture on the bottom as necessary. Stop processing as soon as the mixture begins to come together.
  • Turn out the dough onto a large sheet of baking parchment or wax paper. Gently knead it just until evenly blended and cohesive. If it is slightly dry or crumbly, gradually knead in 1 or 2 more teaspoons of Orangecello; if it is soft, sprinkle over a tablespoon or so of flour and knead in until slightly firmer.
  • Divide the dough into thirds. Roll out each portion between sheets of baking parchment or wax paper to a round measuring a generous 1/8-inch thick; be sure the thickness is uniform. Check the undersides and smooth out any wrinkles. Stack the dough portions (paper attached) on a tray or baking sheet. Freeze for at least 10 minutes and up to 24 hours. If the frozen dough is hard, let it warm up and soften just slightly before using.
  • When ready to bake, place a rack in the middle third of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees. Line several baking sheets with baking parchment, or spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Working with one dough portion and keeping the others chilled, peel off one of the sheets of paper, then pat it back into place. Invert the dough, then peel off and discard the second sheet. Using a 2 1/2- to 2 3/4-inch (or similar) round or scalloped cutter, cut out the cookies. Use a spatula to transfer them to the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 1 1/2 inches apart. If the dough becomes too soft to work with, return it to the freezer until it firms up, then continue. Repeat the process with the other portions of dough. Combine the dough scraps and continue rolling, chilling and cutting out until it is all used.
  • Bake one sheet at a time on the middle rack for 5 minutes. Rotate the sheet from front to back and bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until the cookies are just faintly rimmed with brown; watch carefully, as they brown rapidly near the end of baking. Let the pans cool on wire racks for about 3 minutes, until the cookies firm up, then use a wide spatula to gently transfer the cookies to racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.8, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 0.7

ORANGE SHORTBREAD WITH SPICY DARK CHOCOLATE



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Of all the cookies I've made over the years, shortbread is the one that won't last 24 hours in our house. My 11-year-old daughter is wild for dark chocolate and the cayenne pepper is hardly noticeable, but adds a sophisticated kick.-Holly Campbell, Palouse, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Place first six ingredients in a food processor; process until dough comes together. Shape into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., Preheat oven to 350°. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-1/2-in. diamond-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Refrigerate 15 minutes. , Bake 9-11 minutes or until until edges are light brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix chocolate and cayenne until smooth. Drizzle over cookies; refrigerate until set. Freeze option: Freeze undecorated cookies in freezer containers. To use, thaw in covered containers and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

- **Use high-quality ingredients:** The better the ingredients, the better the shortbread. Use real butter, not margarine, and use a good quality chocolate. The orange zest and rosemary should also be fresh. - **Chill the dough before baking:** This will help the shortbread to hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much in the oven. - **Bake the shortbread until it is just set:** The shortbread should be slightly golden brown around the edges, but it should still be soft in the center. If you overbake it, it will become dry and crumbly. - **Let the shortbread cool completely before cutting it:** This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

These chocolate orange rosemary shortbread cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be decorated with a variety of toppings, such as sprinkles, nuts, or dried fruit. These shortbread cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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