Can I use a different type of chocolate?

Absolutely! Feel free to swap out the dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate if you prefer.

What if I can't find cardamom?

No worries! You can substitute the cardamom with ground cinnamon or ginger for a different, yet equally delicious, flavor profile.

Can I use orange extract instead of fresh orange juice?

You can, but the flavor won't be as bright and fresh.

How much lemon zest from one orange?

There are about 3-4 tablespoons of zest in a medium-sized orange.

Orange Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt (Slice & Bake)

Orange Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate & Sea Salt on a wire rack next to a bowl of melted chocolate.

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Dive into the irresistible world of Orange Cardamom Shortbread Cookies with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt – a perfect harmony of zesty, spicy, sweet and salty flavors in an easy slice and bake cookie recipe!

Prep Time: 20
Cooling Time: 120
Cook Time: 14
Total Time: 2 hours 34 minutes
Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
zest from 2 medium navel oranges, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice (from 1 medium navel orange)
10 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
sea salt for sprinkling on top

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, ground cardamom, ground cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
Next, mix the softened butter and brown sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Then add the egg and the vanilla extract until fully combined.
On low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until combined.
Now, beat the orange zest and orange juice into the dough.
Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface and divide into two.
Shape divided dough into logs (about 2.5 inch in diameter), wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight (recommended).
Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Set aside.
Remove cookie dough logs from the refrigerator and slice each log into 12 equally sized cookies.
Place cookies on baking sheets about 2 inches apart on lined baking sheets and bake cookies for 12-14 minutes.
Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the cookie sheets and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Once the cookies are cooled, now it’s time to melt the chocolate.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped dark chocolate in 15-second increments (stir after each increment) until completely melted and smooth.
Drizzle the dark chocolate over the cookies and sprinkle with sea salt and orange zest. Let chocolate set and enjoy!

Notes

To help the chocolate set, place the baking sheets in the refrigerator.

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