Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of rich chocolate and refreshing orange zest with these Chocolate Orange Shortbread biscuits. Perfectly buttery and melt-in-your-mouth, these cookies are ideal for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a tea party, celebrating a festive gathering, or simply treating yourself to a sweet snack. The simplicity of this recipe makes it accessible for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Plus, these biscuits can be made in bulk and frozen, ensuring that a delicious treat is always on hand. With their unique flavor combination and perfect size for indulgence, you’ll find them quickly becoming a favorite among cookie lovers.
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 170°C (340°F).
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, sift the flour and cornflour, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the orange zest evenly into the dough.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until well combined.
- Shape small portions of dough into balls and place them on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges.
- Allow cooling on the tray briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit (approximately 24g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 48mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 14mg