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Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread ~ The Great Food …

WEBDec 12, 2012 · So today I give you Dark Chocolate Orange Shortbread cookies from Maria’s Holiday Cookie Cravings cookbook. You can find …

1. In a medium bowl, mix together flour, cocoa, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. The best way is to use your fingers to rub the sugar and zest together and release the zest essential oils, you’re basically making orange sugar. Once the sugar and zest are combined, set aside. {This sugar would make a great gift all on it’s own.}
3. In a large bowl, beat together butter and orange sugar until pale and fluffy. Add vanilla and orange extract/juice; mix to combine. Add flour mixture in two additions, mixing until just combined after each addition.
4. Form dough into a rectangle and place between two sheets of waxed paper. Using a rolling pin, flatten dough to 1/4″ thick. Place dough in refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.

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