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Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies

Delicious Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies You Can’t Resist

These Orange Dark Chocolate Cookies combine rich dark chocolate with vibrant orange zest, creating a delightful treat that's hard to resist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Fresh
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Dark Chocolate Chunks 60% cacao or higher
For the Garnish
  • Optional Garnish: Extra Orange Zest
  • Flaky Sea Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • baking sheets
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest, and beat until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then combine with the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and additional orange zest before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, use fresh orange zest and avoid overbaking the cookies to maintain a chewy texture.

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