Chocolate Orange cookies

Easy orange cookies dipped in chocolate, the dough can be made in less than 15 minutes and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Dipped in dark chocolate and sprinkled with orange zest and pistachios. Perfect for tea time or coffee time.

These orange cookies are crispy, crumbly, and buttery with just a hint of orange. Perfect for fancy showers and afternoon teas. If you've never made orange scented cookies before these are a great place to start.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

For these orange cookies you will need:

• All purpose flour
• granulated sugar
• Unsalted butter, needs to be cold
• Orange zest and extract (optional) for flavoring
• A dash of salt
• Chocolate for dipping

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. Cream butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer until fluffy and pale.
2. Mix in orange zest and extract if using.
3. Gradually mix in flour and salt until fully incorporated.
4. Divide the dough into two equal parts and form two logs with your hands. Wrap each log in plastic bag and refrigerate 3 hours or up to 5 days.
5. Slice ¼-inch thick slices and place on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until done.
6. Take the cookies out and let them cool down completely then dip in melted chocolate. Garnish and refrigerate for 20 minutes for the chocolate to set.

👍 Amira's Tips

• Use room temperature butter that is not too hard nor runny. It should give when you press on it with your fingers but still holds its shape.
• Make sure to use good quality chocolate for dipping. Also try to chop the chocolate finely before melting.

🧺 Storage

• Let the cookies cool completely and store in an airtight container on your counter. If dipped in chocolate it should be refrigerated.

⌛ Make Ahead

• Make the cookie dough, shape into logs and refrigerate up to 5 days.
• You can also freeze the logs, wrap in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze up to 3 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight before baking.

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First published Nov 26, 2016 . Last updated August 17, 2023 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.