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Dark Chocolate and Orange Cookies (Slice & Bake) Recipe

Dark Chocolate and Orange Cookies (Slice & Bake)

Shaziya
These Dark Chocolate and Orange Cookies are a match made in dessert heaven, blending rich, velvety cocoa with zesty citrus for a flavor explosion. With a crisp edge and a chewy center, each bite offers the perfect balance of textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings 24 cookies

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup butter, at room temperature 6oz/170g
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar 4oz/115g
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 10oz/284g
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 1/3 cups dark chocolate, roughly chopped 8oz/225g

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy.
  • Add in the egg and vanilla then mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Add the wet dry ingredients into the wet and mix until just combined.
  • Mixing on low, add in the orange juice and zest. Mix until just combined, the dough will be slightly wet and sticky.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and bring the dough into a ball. Divide the ball into 2 and roll each half into and 8 inch log about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Wrap each log in plastic wrap, twisting the ends tightly to create and even log. Chill the dough for 4 hours to overnight.
  • When ready to bake the cookies preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and un-wrap. Slice each log into 1/2 inch slices then arrange the cookies on the prepared cookie sheets about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • Bake the cookies for 18 minutes, until they are lightly browned and crisp.
  • Allow the cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cookies are cooing melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or over a double boiler.
  • Once the cookies have completely cooled dip each one in chocolate, covering 1/2 of the cookie generously.
  • Return the cookies to the rack to allow the chocolate to fully set. If the chocolate is not fully setting place the rack of cookies in the fridge to firm up for about 30 minutes.
  • Cover and store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
Keyword chocolate cookie recipe, citrus dessert, dark chocolate, orange zest, slice-and-bake cookies
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