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Jamie Oliver Chocolate Orange Shortbread

Jamie Oliver Chocolate Orange Shortbread
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Jamie Oliver’s chocolate orange shortbread is a buttery biscuit flavored with orange zest, baked until lightly golden, and often topped or dipped in melted chocolate for added richness.

Ingredients

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    • 200g unsalted butter (softened)

    • 100g sugar (caster or icing sugar)

    • 300g plain flour

    • Zest of 1–2 oranges

    • 150g dark or milk chocolate (melted)

    • Pinch of salt

Optional additions:

    • Vanilla extract

    • Orange extract for stronger flavor

    • Chocolate chips inside the dough

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven Properly

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). A moderate temperature ensures even baking without browning too quickly, which is key for shortbread texture.

Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and smooth. This step helps create a soft, delicate crumb.

Step 3: Add Flavorings

Mix in the orange zest (and vanilla if using). This evenly distributes the citrus aroma throughout the dough.

Step 4: Add Flour and Form Dough

Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing—this keeps the shortbread tender rather than tough.

Step 5: Shape the Dough

Press the dough into a lined baking tray or roll it out to about 1 cm thickness. Score lightly into portions if baking as a slab.

Step 6: Bake Until Lightly Golden

Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are just turning golden. The center should remain pale for that classic shortbread look.

Step 7: Cool Completely

Allow the shortbread to cool fully in the tray. It firms up as it cools, so don’t rush this step.

Step 8: Add Chocolate Topping

Drizzle or spread melted chocolate over the cooled shortbread. Let it set before slicing into pieces.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chocolate-orange-shortbread/