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.

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Cody Parrish
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Marina Pounds
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I can't wait to try other variations of this recipe, like using different citrus flavors or different types of chocolate.


roheed hadi
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion or just a sweet treat.


Florence Oppong
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves orange and chocolate.


Sk Riduan Hossain
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Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. The cookies are delicious and look very impressive.


Jts Zammi
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I had a little trouble getting the chocolate ganache to set properly, but I eventually got it right by chilling it for longer.


Nsereko Henrix
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


d spence
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange flavor is subtle and perfectly balanced by the spicy chocolate.


Montavea Bradley
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Bobbie Cole
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The shortbread cookies are perfectly crumbly and buttery, while the spicy dark chocolate ganache is rich and decadent.


Janet Michelle Shekyls
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients or equipment.


Olusegun Adegboye
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This orange shortbread with spicy dark chocolate is a delightful treat! The combination of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors is simply irresistible.