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Chocolate Orange cookies

Published: Aug 17, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Chocolate Orange Cookies are a delightful and refreshing blend of butter, chocolate and citrus. These cookies are so easy to make, freezer friendly and great for lunch boxes and holidays too!
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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.

Chocolate orange cookies garnished with pistachios.

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.
Cookies on a parchment paper dipped in chocolate.

👍 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.
Chocolate orange cookies on a wire rack garnished with pistachios.

📣 Related Recipes

  • Traditional Easy Linzer Cookies recipe made with a handful of everyday ingredients. Buttery and lightly sweet cookies filled with raspberry jam are a great way to celebrate any holiday.
  • Maamoul is a traditional Middle Eastern cookie made usually filled with date. It has a soft texture and a delicate flavor.
  • Pecan Snowball Cookies are bite-sized cookies made with pecans, powdered sugar, and butter. A very festive treat that is perfect for any holiday season.

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Chocolate orange cookies on a wire rack.

Chocolate Orange Cookies

Chocolate Orange Cookies are a delightful and refreshing blend of butter, chocolate and citrus. These cookies are so easy to make, freezer friendly and great for lunch boxes and holidays too!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time:: 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 30 Cookies
Calories: 151kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract optional
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Chocolate Dip:

  • 8 ounces dark or semi sweet bar chocolate cut in small pieces

For garnish:

  • Chopped pistachios and more orange zest

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer or a handheld electric mixer cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in orange zest and extract if using.
  • Gradually mix in flour and salt until fully incorporated.
  • 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.

To Bake:

  • Preheat oven to 325F and line two baking sheets with parchment papers.
  • Slice the logs into ¼-inch thick slices and arrange on the cookie sheets
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until slightly golden at the edges.
  • Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Melt chocolate in the microwave for 20 seconds, stir then continue to microwave for 15 seconds intervals stirring in between until completely melted.
  • Dip cookies halfway through into the melted chocolate and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Sprinkle chocolate part immediately with chopped pistachios and more orange zest if desired.
  • Refrigerate for 20 minutes so the chocolate sets.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 65mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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First published Nov 26, 2016 . Last updated August 17, 2023 with important tips, clear step by step instructions and readability.

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  1. Annella Wheatley

    December 06, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Made these cookies yesterday as a gift and was not disappointed. They are so easy to make and taste absolutely delicious - love the orange flavour! Homemade cookies are such a gift of love and these little cuties are just perfect. They look really pretty and are super tasty. I'll definitely be making these again. Thank you Amira!

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  2. Amy

    December 04, 2016 at 8:28 am

    My family loves the combination of orange and chocolate flavors! I'm sure they would love these!

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    • Amira

      December 06, 2016 at 8:41 am

      Thanks Amy, I hope you'll give this a try.

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