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Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread

Delightful Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread combines sweet orange, rich dark chocolate, and fragrant rosemary for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 2/3 cup Confectioners Sugar not granulated
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract preferably pure extract
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest fresh zest is preferable
  • 2 tablespoons Rosemary finely chopped, fresh or dried
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch can replace with flour if desired
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
For the Extras
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup Candied Orange Peel diced, excess syrup patted off if necessary

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread
  1. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and chopped rosemary.
  3. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the butter mixture.
  4. Fold in the dark chocolate pieces and diced candied orange peel.
  5. Shape the dough into a log, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat your oven to 325°F (170°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Slice the dough into shapes and bake for 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For firmer texture, refrigerate them.

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