Chocolate-Dipped Orange Shortbread Cookies

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Lightly spiced citrus spice cookies dipped in chocolate are perfect for holiday cookie trays - or enjoying on your own!

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • cup white sugar

  • 3 tablespoons orange zest, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 4 ounces milk chocolate, melted

Directions

  1. Combine flour, sugar, 2 tablespoons orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add butter and beat until mixture resembles crumbs and starts to stick together. Work until dough sticks together and forms a smooth ball that is not sticky, adding milk if mixture is too dry. Press into a disk shape and wrap in wax paper. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes

  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  3. Lightly flour a clean countertop. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters and place on the prepared baking sheets.

  4. Bake cookies in the preheated oven until bottoms are lightly golden, 18 to 22 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks and cool completely, about 30 minutes.

  5. Line the countertop with wax paper. Dip tops of cookies into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Place cookies on the wax paper and immediately sprinkle tops with remaining 1 tablespoon orange zest. Let dry.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102 Calories
6g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 25mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.