Orange Chocolate Drop Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These orange chocolate drop cookies are one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when I need something special fast. The combination of bright citrus and rich chocolate is absolutely addictive, and the whole batch comes together in just forty five minutes from start to finish. I love that fresh orange juice and zest bring natural vitamin C to these cookies while keeping them incredibly moist. Best of all, there's no fancy equipment or complicated technique required, making this perfect for both experienced bakers and beginners. Your kitchen will smell amazing while they bake.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 200 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 120 mlorange juice
- 2 tbsporange zest
- 1 tbspvanilla extract
- 400 gsemisweet chocolate chips
- 100 gorange marmalade
- 6 gsalt
- 2 gbaking soda
- 2 gflaky sea salt
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 4
Add the orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to add too much juice.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 6
Fold in the chocolate chips and orange marmalade.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 2cm of space between each cookie.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookies.
- 8
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Do not overbake.
- 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
Tip: Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 10
Once the cookies are cool, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: Optional, but adds a nice textural element.
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