Orange Chocolate Rolled Cookies
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These orange chocolate rolled cookies are my go to treat when I want something special without spending all day in the kitchen. The bright citrus flavor paired with rich chocolate is absolutely irresistible, and the best part is they come together in just 45 minutes total. Orange is packed with vitamin C, which boosts immunity while adding a lovely natural sweetness to the dough. What I love most about this recipe is how simple it truly is, requiring nothing fancy or hard to find at your local grocery store. Whether you're baking for a gathering or just craving homemade cookies, these beauties deliver big flavor with minimal fuss.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 6baking powder
- 4salt
- 200granulated sugar
- 100brown sugar
- 2eggs
- 150milk
- 75orange juice
- 1 nullorange zest
- 200chocolate chips
- 100unsalted butter
- 1 nullvanilla extract
- 20cocoa powder
- 1 nullorange extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: To ensure even baking, use a baking sheet with a non-stick surface.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Whisking the dry ingredients separately ensures they are evenly incorporated.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Using room temperature butter ensures a better texture.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and orange extract.
Tip: This helps incorporate air and ensures a smooth dough.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, orange juice, and orange zest.
Tip: This helps to incorporate the orange flavor.
- 6
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- 7
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Melted chocolate ensures a smooth and glossy finish.
- 8
Add the melted chocolate to the dough and mix until well combined.
Tip: This helps distribute the chocolate evenly throughout the cookies.
- 9
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Tip: Chilling the dough helps the cookies retain their shape and ensures a better texture.
- 10
Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each.
Tip: This ensures even baking and prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
- 11
Roll each ball into a ball and then flatten slightly into a disk shape.
Tip: This helps the cookies retain their shape during baking.
- 12
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Tip: This ensures even baking and prevents the cookies from sticking together.
- 13
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies after 10 minutes, as they can go from underbaked to overbaked quickly.
- 14
Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Letting the cookies cool completely helps them retain their texture and prevents them from becoming too soft.
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