Description
Chocolate orange cookies deliver a luxurious dance of rich cocoa and zesty citrus in one irresistible bite. Sweet chocolate melts seamlessly with bright orange notes, promising a delightful sensory experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk chocolate)
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and heating the oven to 350F (175C).
- Create a creamy base by thoroughly blending softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and airy, then incorporate the egg and vibrant orange zest until smooth.
- Sift together the dry components – flour, baking soda, salt, and rich cocoa powder – ensuring an even distribution of ingredients.
- Merge the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, gently stirring until a cohesive dough emerges with a uniform chocolate-orange color.
- Enhance the dough’s texture by carefully folding in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Form uniform cookie portions by rolling tablespoon-sized dough balls, positioning them with consistent spacing on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, watching for firm edges and slightly soft centers. Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Soften butter to room temperature for easier creaming and better cookie texture.
- Zest orange carefully to avoid bitter white pith, using only the bright orange outer layer.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for intense flavor and richer chocolate notes.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg