Indulge in Salted Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies Today!
These delightful cookies combine the rich, velvety flavor of dark chocolate with the bright zest of orange, creating a treat that is both comforting and festive. With a hint of sea salt on top, each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory that will leave you craving more. Ideal for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this simple recipe allows you to whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy the warm aroma filling your kitchen as these cookies bake to perfection. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing with friends and family, these salted dark chocolate orange cookies are sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 large egg (or flax egg)
- 1 cup sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 2 tablespoons orange zest
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 cup dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Flake sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In one bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg (or flax egg), vanilla, and orange zest until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto lined baking sheets and sprinkle with flake sea salt.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Cool on a wire rack before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with orange juice or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg