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Decadent Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread Delight

Decadent Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread Delight

This Decadent Chocolate Orange Rosemary Shortbread Delight combines rich chocolate with citrus and herb flavors for a unique treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Baking Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest freshly grated
  • 1 tablespoon Rosemary finely chopped
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup Candied Orange Peel diced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and confectioners sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract, orange zest, and chopped rosemary; mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a dough forms.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate pieces and candied orange peel.
  7. Shape the dough into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  8. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7g

Notes

For added flavor, try sprinkling coarse sea salt on top before baking.

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