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Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies

Chewy Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies That You'll Adore

Indulge in these chewy orange dark chocolate cookies, featuring a delightful citrus twist and rich chocolatey flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar can also use white sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar feel free to adjust based on preference
  • 1 large egg preferably room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract preferably pure
  • zest of 1 fresh orange fresh zest is much more potent than bottled juice
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks 60% cacao or higher, can substitute with dairy-free chocolate

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
  6. Portion out the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Optionally garnish with flaky sea salt and additional orange zest while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can easily be adapted for dairy-free or gluten-free preferences.

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