Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
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4.8
Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
These cookies start with a base of all-purpose flour combined with baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Orange zest is mixed with granulated sugar to intensify the citrus aroma before creaming with butter and brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. After blending in the dry ingredients on low speed, dark chocolate chips are folded into the dough.
Cookies are portioned into two-tablespoon balls and baked at 350°F until the edges turn lightly golden, keeping the center soft. After baking, a light sprinkle of sea salt and additional fresh orange zest can be added to enhance the layered flavors. The outcome is a cookie with a balance of sweetness and citrus brightness, along with varying textures from the chocolate chips and salted topping.
These cookies are suitable for enjoying as a snack or dessert, and their orange-chocolate combination offers a distinctive flavor pairing.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- orange zest of 1 medium
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 2 egg large
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups chocolate chips I used dark chocolate chips
- sea salt extra, for sprinkling on cookies
- orange zest if desired, extra, for sprinkling on cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and orange zest. Rub together with your fingers until fragrant.
- Using a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars together for about 3 minutes. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the dry ingredients. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Form the cookie dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons of dough. Place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with a little bit of fresh orange zest, if desired. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 32cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 224IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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