Irresistible Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies In 20 Minutes (56 characters) *Note: The title captures the essence of the recipe (easy, quick, and delicious) while including the primary keyword naturally and a power word (“irresistible”). The number references the quick preparation time mentioned in the article.*
Crumbly buttery shortbread cookies infused with chocolate and orange flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Cream butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Mix in flour, cocoa powder, orange zest, and salt.
- Roll dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm.
- Cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh orange zest for best flavor.
- Dough can be frozen for later use.