White Chocolate Orange Shortbread Cookies
Indulge in these melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies that perfectly combine creamy white chocolate with zesty orange for a delightful treat any time.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Using unsalted butter allows you to control the saltiness.
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar This gives the cookies a soft texture.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Reduce added salt if using salted butter.
- Zest of 1 orange Fresh zest enhances flavor immensely.
- 1 cup white chocolate chips Substitute with semi-sweet chocolate chips for a different flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and orange zest until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour and salt, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the dough.
- Divide the cookie dough into two equal portions and shape each into a log. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the dough is chilled, slice each log into 1/4-inch (6 mm) thick rounds and arrange them on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookie dough logs in the freezer for up to a month for easy baking. Pair with tea or coffee for a delightful treat.