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Focus on a single sugared chocolate orange shortbread biscuit, with several stacks of biscuits and an orange half in soft focus behind.
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5 from 8 votes

Chocolate Orange Shortbread

Buttery shortbread biscuits flavoured with fresh orange zest and dark chocolate chips. This Chocolate & Orange Shortbread is a zesty twist on a classic Scottish bake.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Scottish
Keyword: Biscuit, Traditional
Servings: 15
Calories: 182kcal
Author: Baking with Granny

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 75g Caster Sugar (Superfine Sugar)
  • 150g Block Margarine or Butter at room temperature
  • 200g Plain Flour (All-purpose Flour)
  • 25g Corn Flour (Corn Starch)
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • 1 tsp Orange Extract
  • 100g Dark Chocolate Chips
Metric (UK) - Cups (US)

Instructions

  • Pre-heat your oven to 180°c (160°c for fan-assisted ovens, Gas Mark 3, or 350°F) and grease a couple of baking sheets with a little butter.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter/margarine and caster sugar until it becomes light and fluffy. Add the orange zest, orange extract & chocolate chips and mix until combined.
  • Sift in the flour and cornflour and mix to form a stiff dough, using your hands if necessary. Tip the dough onto a lightly floured worktop and gently knead until smooth.
  • Roll your dough to around 1cm thick and cut unto your desired shapes. Transfer each shortbread to your pre-greased baking sheets and prick the tops with a fork.
  • Bake in your pre-heated oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges of the shortbread are golden.
  • Remove from the oven and sprinkle a little sugar over each shortbread. Leave to cool on tray for around 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For full explanations on each ingredient and possible substitutions, see the Ingredients section above.
  • For more tips for the perfect Chocolate & Orange Shortbread biscuits, see Granny's Top Tips above.
  • Chocolate & Orange Shortbread cookies are best enjoyed the day they are baked, but the can be stored in an airtight container for a few days. The texture may change over the course of a few days - this is normal for shortbread biscuits.
  • For tips on how to make your Chocolate & Orange Shortbread vegan or free-from, see the Free-from & Vegan box below.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biscuit | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg