Description
Delight in the buttery richness of these Chocolate Orange Shortbread biscuits, perfectly combining zesty orange flavor and sweet chocolate chips. This easy-to-make treat offers a tender, crumbly texture with a hint of citrus, ideal for teatime or a festive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 175 grams butter
- 90 grams caster sugar
- 150 grams flour
- 50 grams cornflour
- Zest of 1 orange
- 75 grams chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and caster sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a tender shortbread texture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornflour, and orange zest, mixing well to distribute the zest evenly.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, gently folding until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chocolate chips carefully to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, roll it out to about 1 cm thick, and cut into shapes using cookie cutters of your choice.
- Bake Biscuits: Place the cut biscuits onto the prepared baking tray and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until they turn lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the biscuits to cool on a wire rack before serving to set their shape and texture perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overwork the dough once dry ingredients are added to keep the shortbread tender.
- Use fresh orange zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with chopped dark chocolate for a more intense chocolate taste.
- Store biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
