CHOCOLATE ORANGE CHECKERBOARD COOKIES
I use these for gifts during the holidays because I like the elegant flavor combination of chocolate and orange. The shortbread texture melts in your mouth, and the walnuts add a nice crunch.-Sandy Paige, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in pecans., Divide dough in half. Mix baking cocoa into one half; mix orange zest and extract into remaining half., Shape each portion into a 5-1/2x2x2-in. block. Wrap each block in plastic; refrigerate 30 minutes. , Unwrap dough; cut each block lengthwise into quarters, making four 5-1/2x1x1-in. sticks. Switch two of the chocolate sticks with two of the orange sticks, forming two checkerboard blocks. Gently press sticks together to adhere. Rewrap in plastic; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
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Rehan jan
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The chocolate and orange flavors are a perfect combination.
Nery Arias
[email protected]I'm not a fan of orange flavor, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
Md Mojjim
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more flour next time.
Eniola Gold
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit at parties. Everyone loves the unique flavor combination.
Antonio Eubanks
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I love how they look on a Christmas cookie platter.
Najam Husain
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker and I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They turned out delicious and I'm so proud of myself!
Adetoro Adeshola
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Randi Laws
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate and orange together, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The flavors are surprisingly good together.
Renaldo Howell
[email protected]These cookies are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the way the chocolate and orange flavors complement each other.
Ypg Webbie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out perfect. I think the key is to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Julie Juliet
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding a little more butter next time.
Your baba's Wife • 43years ago
[email protected]I'm a professional baker and I have to say, these cookies are some of the best I've ever tasted. They're perfectly balanced and the flavors are amazing.
janaka samarasinghe
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so unique and delicious.
Minn Myanmar
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of orange flavor. But I'm so glad I did! The orange flavor is subtle and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
Rubai
[email protected]These cookies are so cute and festive. I love the chocolate and orange flavor combination.
Md Lalon
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Allyson Velasquez
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.