Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Orange Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies, where the zesty brightness of fresh orange zest meets the rich decadence of dark chocolate. These cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, making them the perfect treat for any occasion—from casual gatherings to festive celebrations. The combination of crunchy nuts and candied orange peel adds texture and an extra layer of citrusy goodness. Easy to make and sure to impress, you can whip up a big batch to share or freeze for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2½ cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 12 oz chopped dark chocolate (orange-flavored)
- 2 tbsp orange zest
- 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
- Ground cardamom for added warmth
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and ground cardamom in a bowl.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add orange zest and vanilla, then mix in eggs one at a time.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed. Fold in chopped chocolate, nuts, and candied orange peel.
- Chill dough for at least one hour before scooping onto baking sheets.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg