Name: Chocolate Orange Rounds
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened -; 1-1/2 cups sugar -; 1 large egg, room temperature -; 1 teaspoon orange extract -; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest -; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted -

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40 min.

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Ingredients for - Chocolate Orange Rounds

1. 1 cup butter, softened -

2. 1-1/2 cups sugar -

3. 1 large egg, room temperature -

4. 1 teaspoon orange extract -

5. 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour -

6. 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder -

7. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

8. 2-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest -

9. 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted -

How to cook deliciously - Chocolate Orange Rounds

1. Stage

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Add orange zest to 1 half; add melted chocolate to the other half.

2. Stage

Shape each portion into two 7x1-in. rolls. Wrap each and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

3. Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. Cut each roll down the center lengthwise. Reassemble rolls, alternating chocolate and orange halves. If necessary, wrap and chill until firm enough to slice.

4. Stage

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 5-6 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.