Description
Delight in these vibrant Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining zesty orange flavor with melty chocolate chips for a perfect balance of sweet and citrus. These cookies are easy to prepare, requiring chilling for enhanced texture and are baked until perfectly golden and delectably soft.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 tablespoon (9g) orange zest
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (186g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (255g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
- Combine Butter and Sugars: Place melted butter in a large bowl. Add granulated and brown sugars and mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Dry Mix-ins: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, orange extract, orange zest, baking soda, and salt thoroughly. Then gradually add the flour and mix just until the batter is smooth and comes together, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Slowly fold in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the Dough: Line a cookie sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill the dough, which helps prevent spreading during baking and enhances texture.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a second cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat for baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Remove chilled dough balls from the refrigerator and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 11-15 minutes, until the edges turn a light golden color and the tops lose their glossy sheen.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack or serving, allowing them to firm up and develop ideal texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent cookies from spreading too much and helps develop flavor.
- Use a silicone baking mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- For different flavor profiles, semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips both work well.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can adjust orange extract intensity based on preference, but 1 teaspoon balances well with chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
