CHOCOLATE AND ORANGE PECAN SHORTBREAD

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Marry chocolate and orange flavors in a buttery shortbread cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon orange extract
3 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat butter and sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Beat in orange peel, vanilla and orange extract. On low speed, beat in flour and salt. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips.
  • Divide dough in half; shape into 2 flat disks. Wrap 1 disk in plastic wrap.
  • On floured surface, roll unwrapped dough about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2-inch circles with plain or fluted cookie cutter (or cut into desired shapes). On ungreased cookie sheet, place cookies about 1 inch apart. Repeat with second disk.
  • Bake 15 to 19 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

johnny abdsslam
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Faisal Faiz3
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I wasn't sure how the chocolate and orange would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookies are amazing!


Jesus Valenzuela
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These cookies are delicious! The perfect balance of chocolate, orange, and pecans. I will definitely be making these again.


Gaming JK Live
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These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the way the chocolate and orange flavors blend together.


Hafiz Molla
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I made these cookies for my Christmas party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and I've already had several requests for the recipe.


Dickson Kitandwe
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These are the best shortbread cookies I've ever had! The chocolate and orange flavors are perfectly balanced, and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Tyrelle Nareen
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and absolutely delicious.


Our dream
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These shortbread cookies are so rich and flavorful. I love the way the chocolate and orange complement each other. The pecans add a nice touch of texture and crunch.


Nkosingiphile Ramahlare
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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The orange and chocolate go so well together, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mahasin Mariam
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone raved about them. I'm not much of a baker, but these were easy to make and turned out great.


Jess Wray
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These shortbread cookies were a delight! The combination of chocolate, orange, and pecan was perfect, and the texture was spot-on. I followed the recipe exactly and had no problems. My family loved them!