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Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies

Irresistible Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies You'll Love

Enjoy these delightful Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies that blend zesty citrus with rich chocolate flavors in a quick and easy dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest freshly grated
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks at least 60% cacao

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Beat on low speed until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until flour is no longer visible, about 30 seconds.
  6. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the cookie dough.
  7. Scoop rounded portions of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes until golden around the edges and soft in the center.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use fresh orange zest for the best flavor, and don't overmix the dough to maintain tenderness. Store in an airtight container to keep them soft.

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