Orange shortbread cookies with chocolate chips are an irresistible treat that blend the delightful flavors of citrus and chocolate. These cookies are characterized by their crisp, crumbly texture and the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps of creating these delectable cookies. We'll cover everything from gathering the right ingredients to perfecting the baking process, ensuring that you end up with a batch of orange shortbread cookies that will tantalize your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this culinary journey to create the perfect orange shortbread cookies with chocolate chips.
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ORANGE SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Provided by Cliff Trubowitz
Categories Cookies Milk/Cream Chocolate Citrus Bake Orange Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 20
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Butter and flour large baking sheet. Whisk first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter, sugar, orange peel, and orange extract in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in yolk, then cream. Add flour mixture; beat until dough comes together in moist clumps. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Drop dough by generous tablespoonfuls onto baking sheet, spacing 3/4 inch apart. Using moistened fingertips, flatten each to 1/2-inch-thick round. Bake cookies until golden, about 18 minutes. Transfer to rack; cool. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE SHORTBREAD COOKIES
Lightly spiced citrus spice cookies dipped in chocolate are perfect for holiday cookie trays - or enjoying on your own!
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Orange Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add butter and beat until mixture resembles crumbs and starts to stick together. Work until dough sticks together and forms a smooth ball that is not sticky, adding milk if mixture is too dry. Press into a disk shape and wrap in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour a clean countertop. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake cookies in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Line the countertop with wax paper. Dip tops of cookies into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Place cookies on the wax paper and immediately sprinkle tops with remaining 1 tablespoon orange zest. Let dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 39.3 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
ORANGE SHORTBREAD COOKIES WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS
This is lifted from Epicurious.com who lifted it from The Bump and Grind Cafe in Denver. This is how I do them, and since most of my recipes are here, it makes MY life easier to post it. BTW you will want to double this recipe.
Provided by KWB5015
Categories Dessert
Time 18m
Yield 15-18 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180C).
- Sift the dry ingredients together.
- Using a mixer, cream the butter with the sugar, add the orange peel, extract, egg yolk and whipping cream. The room temperature ingredients are key so that you can create a smooth, homogeneous mix.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the wet, mixing *just* until it is incorporated.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- This is a pretty dry dough, so blend it with a wooden spoon to incorporate the dry bits and break up any concentrations of chocolate chips.
- At this point you can make about 1" balls of cookie dough that you can then press out on a cookies sheet covered with parchment paper. These cookies don't spread much when baking.
- Bake approximately 7-10 minutes rotating the pan during cooking as needed.
- Alternatively, you can take the whole of the cookie dough and roll it into a log, wrap it in plastic wrap, then refrigerate until firm. Next you can slice off about 1/4" cookies. This latter option makes for a more uniform cookie and a smoother appearance.
- Note: if you use a whole egg instead of just the egg yolk, the cookies bubble up a bit and have a lumpy appearance. Still tasty, though.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 147.3, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 15, Protein 2.2
CHOCOLATE CHIP SHORTBREAD COOKIES II
Shortbread cookies with chocolate chips and pecans. If you don't like pecans, you could add toasted coconut instead. Don't be put off by the amount of butter, this recipe makes a very large batch.
Provided by LINDY LESSARD
Categories Desserts Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar. Beat in the vanilla and coconut extracts and salt. Add flour one cup at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. Roll the dough into 1 inch balls and place them 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in confectioners' sugar.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until a light golden brown. While cookies are still warm from the oven, dust with the remaining confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 39.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
ORANGE SHORTBREAD WITH SPICY DARK CHOCOLATE
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
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: This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies. Look for butter that is at least 82% fat, and use real chocolate chips instead of compound chips.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them: This will help them to keep their shape and flavor.
Conclusion:
These orange shortbread cookies with chocolate chips are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, give these cookies a try.
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