Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chocolate Orange Shortbread, a perfect treat that balances the rich essence of chocolate with the refreshing zest of orange. These buttery biscuits are incredibly easy to make and are sure to impress at any gathering—from casual tea time to festive celebrations. With their melt-in-your-mouth texture and irresistible taste, they quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire. Whether enjoyed on their own or paired with a warm beverage, these shortbread cookies are a simple yet elegant addition to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 175 grams butter
- 90 grams caster sugar
- 150 grams flour
- 50 grams cornflour
- Zest of 1 orange
- 75 grams chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- Gradually sift in the flour and cornflour, adding the orange zest as you mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Shape small portions of dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (20g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg