CHOCOLATE-DIPPED ORANGE SPRITZ

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Dipped in melted chocolate and coated in ground walnuts, this cookie is one you won't pass up.-Alissa Stehr, Gau-Odernheim

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in egg, orange juice and zest. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well., Using a cookie press fitted with a bar disk, press long strips of dough onto ungreased baking sheets; cut ends to release from disk. Cut each strip into 3-in. lengths (no need to separate them)., Bake 8-10 minutes or until set (do not brown). Re-cut cookies if necessary. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Place walnuts in a shallow bowl. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip each cookie halfway in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Sprinkle with walnuts. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Janith Perera
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Not too sweet, just right!


Dibyendu Sarkar
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A hit at my party!


Helen
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So easy to make!


Softi Machine
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I'll definitely be making these again!


Georges Hekry
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Perfect holiday cookies!


nawaz lota
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Delicious!


Ahdwoa Malonzy
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


AndrewTheGuy
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I had some trouble getting the cookies to hold their shape. They spread out too much in the oven. I think I might have needed to chill the dough for longer before baking.


Alisson Dick
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully! I love the festive look of the orange and chocolate. They were a big hit at my holiday party.


Nanewortor Patrick Yaw
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The cookies were delicious, but I found that the orange flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. Next time, I'll try using less orange zest. Otherwise, they were perfect!


Shabbir Akhtar
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These cookies turned out great! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the chocolate coating is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cookie.


MD Tomal
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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the festive look. They're so easy to make too, which is a bonus. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Awais Haha
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These chocolate-dipped orange spritz cookies are a delightful treat! The combination of tangy orange and rich chocolate is simply irresistible. I especially love the crispy texture of the cookies and the smooth, velvety chocolate coating. They're per