Description
Brighten your dessert table with these Orange Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a delightful fusion of zesty orange and rich dark chocolate. Perfectly chewy and bursting with flavor, they offer a unique twist to classic cookies. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a cozy night in, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and customizable, they invite creativity in the kitchen—feel free to adjust the chocolate or zest to suit your preferences. Ideal for sharing or gifting, these cookies will quickly become a favorite treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 6 oz chopped dark chocolate
- sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
- In a mixer, cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Add orange zest and vanilla; mix well.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
- Chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spaced apart. Optionally sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown. Cool on rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg