January 18, 2021

Chocolate Orange Cookies

There are a lot of amazing flavors that pair perfectly with chocolate, but one of my favorites is orange. That's how this Chocolate Orange Layer Cake and this Chocolate Orange Pudding were born. It's also why I decided we needed a cookie version of this classic combo, leading to the creation of these Chocolate Orange Cookies!

These Chocolate Orange Cookies are fudgy and rich, but the hint of orange gives them a refreshing zesty flavor. Rolling them in sugar and more orange zest gives them a nice, subtle crunch, which works great with their soft centers.

A FEW NOTES BEFORE WE GET STARTED.

Now let's bake! Get started by preheating your oven to 350º F. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.

In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and melted chocolate on medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add eggs one at a time and mix until combined.

With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture and mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Place the bowl of dough in the fridge to chill for about 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest and sugar until combined. Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, form cookies into balls and place each cookie on a parchment lined cookie sheet.

Once all cookies have been formed, roll each in the orange sugar mixture and place them back on the parchment a few inches apart. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are firm around the edges and slightly puffed in the middle.

Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet before carefully moving them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Chocolate Orange Cookies

These Chocolate Orange Cookies are fudgy and rich, but the hint of orange gives them a refreshing zesty flavor. Rolling them in sugar and more orange zest gives them a nice, subtle crunch, which works great with their soft centers.

  • Author: Marisa Guerra
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 270 grams (2 ¼ cups) flour
  • 21 grams (¼ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 oz (½ cup) butter, softened
  • 248 grams (1 ¼ cup) sugar
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp orange zest (about 2 oranges)
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl and set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and melted chocolate on medium speed until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  4. Add eggs one at a time and mix until combined.
  5. With the mixer on low, slowly add the flour mixture and mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  6. Place the bowl of dough in the fridge to chill for about 10 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange zest and sugar until combined.
  8. Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, form cookies into balls and place each cookie on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  9. Once all cookies have been formed, roll each in the orange sugar mixture and place them back on the parchment a few inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until cookies are firm around the edges and slightly puffed in the middle.
  11. Let the cookies cool for about 10 minutes on the baking sheet before carefully moving them to a cooling rack.
  12. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week but are best when enjoyed within the first few days.

Keywords: chocolate, orange, cookies

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