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Chocolate Orange Shortbread

Deliciously rich and buttery shortbread infused with fragrant orange zest and studded with chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Dough
  • 175 grams butter Use at a workable, soft consistency.
  • 90 grams caster sugar To cream with the butter.
  • 150 grams flour All-purpose flour.
  • 50 grams cornflour Helps create a tender crumb.
  • 1 zest orange Zest finely for maximum flavor.
  • 75 grams chocolate chips Regular chips or mini for different texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, work the butter and caster sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the flour and cornflour, mixing just until no dry patches remain.
  3. Stir in the orange zest and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Shape the dough into your preferred cookie shape, keeping thickness even.
  2. Bake until set and dry on top, and the edges are light golden.
  3. Allow to cool before moving to firm up.

Notes

Zest the orange directly over the bowl to capture oils. Stop mixing once the flour disappears to avoid tough cookies. Let cool completely for the best texture.