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Salted Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies

Salted Dark Chocolate Orange Cookies for Sweet Zesty Bliss

Delight in the irresistible flavors of salted dark chocolate and orange in these quick and easy cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Swap with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Butter (room temperature) Unsalted is ideal for better salt control.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients together.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Brown sugar adds deeper notes.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Zest Adjust to taste for zest.
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Liqueur or Juice Can swap with vanilla extract.
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate Bars Melt for dough or use chips.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (melted) Adds sheen to the glaze.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Flake Sea Salt For topping.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Beat the room temperature butter until light and fluffy, then gradually add sugar.
  3. Incorporate egg, orange zest, and orange liqueur until blended.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-14 minutes.
  8. Let baked cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, melted butter, and a splash of orange juice until smooth.
  10. Dip the tops of cooled cookies in the glaze, sprinkle with flake sea salt, and let set.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze cookies for up to three months.