Orange Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These orange chocolate thumbprint cookies are one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when I want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen. The bright citrus flavor paired with rich chocolate creates such a delightful combination that tastes fancy but comes together in just 45 minutes total. What I love most is how affordable and simple they are to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand. The orange juice adds natural vitamin C while keeping the dough wonderfully moist, and these little gems always disappear fast at my house. Perfect for weeknight baking or bringing to a gathering.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 3 gbaking soda
- 1 gsalt
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 60 mlorange juice
- 1 tsporange zest
- 50 gcocoa powder
- 200 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Make sure to grease your thumb lightly with butter or oil for the best results.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Use a whisk to avoid creating a cloud of flour.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Start on medium speed and increase as needed.
- 4
Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by orange juice and zest.
Tip: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Tip: Stop as soon as the ingredients are combined. Overmixing will lead to tough cookies.
- 6
Stir in cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
Tip: Use a rubber spatula to avoid crushing the chocolate.
- 7
Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to form balls of dough, about 1.5 cm in diameter.
Tip: Make sure to leave about 2.5 cm of space between each cookie for proper spreading.
- 8
Press a small ball of chocolate into the centre of each cookie.
Tip: Use a fork to create a decorative border around the chocolate if desired.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies after 10 minutes. They can go from underbaked to overbaked quickly.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
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