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Chocolate Orange Butter Cookies with Ganache Filling

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Warm and tender Chocolate Orange Butter Cookies filled with rich ganache, featuring a delightful balance of citrus and chocolate flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
  • Optional: coarse sparkling sugar for topping
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Make the cookie dough. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and orange zest and continue beating until combined and fluffy. Tip: scrape the bowl with a spatula to ensure even mixing.
  2. Mix in egg, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  3. Gradually add the flour and mix just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  4. Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Chill the rolled dough for 180 minutes so it firms up for clean cutting. Tip: chilling also helps preserve shape while baking.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the chilled dough into shapes using a cookie cutter and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are just golden. Tip: rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even color.
  6. Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before filling. This prevents the ganache from melting and sliding.
  7. Make the ganache. Heat the heavy cream until it is just simmering, then pour it over the chopped semi-sweet chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until the mixture is smooth and glossy. For piping, allow the ganache to cool until it thickens to a pipeable consistency.
  8. Allow the ganache to cool to the right consistency, then pipe or spoon a dollop onto half of the cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies. Optionally, sprinkle coarse sparkling sugar on the tops before the ganache sets for a festive finish.

Notes

For best results, work with chilled dough for clean shapes. Store assembled cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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Keywords: cookies, chocolate, orange, dessert, butter cookies

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