Best 5 Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies Recipes

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Searching for the ultimate orange chocolate chunk cookie recipe can be a delightful culinary adventure. These cookies, with their vibrant citrus flavor and rich chocolate chunks, offer a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and chocolatey indulgence. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, finding the best recipe to suit your taste and skill level is essential. In this article, we'll guide you through the world of orange chocolate chunk cookies, exploring various recipes and techniques to help you create the perfect batch that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones.

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CRANBERRY, ORANGE AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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Tart cranberries, creamy white chocolate and sweet oranges come together in these deliciously addictive cookies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Grated zest of 1 orange
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen (unthawed) cranberries, coarsely chopped or left whole
1/2 cup white chocolate chunks or chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and orange zest on medium speed of the electric mixer until well blended. (The mixture will have the consistency of wet sand.) Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the sugar mixture and stir by hand until almost combined; add the cranberries and white chocolate and stir just until blended.
  • Drop spoonfuls of dough about 1 inch apart on a cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until light golden and set around the edges but still soft in the middle. Let set on cookie sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHUNK, ORANGE AND HAZELNUT COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Mixer     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Orange     Vanilla     Spring     Hazelnut     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
3 3-ounce bars bittersweet chocolate, cut into 1/3-inch chunks
1 1/2 cups hazelnuts (about 6 ounces), toasted, husked, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Combine flour, baking soda and 1/8 teaspoon salt in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using electric mixer, beat brown sugar, unsalted butter, grated orange peel and vanilla extract in large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add flour mixture and mix just until combined. Mix in chocolate chunks and toasted hazelnuts.
  • Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls onto 2 ungreased baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake cookies until just firm to touch and beginning to brown, about 13 minutes. Transfer to racks; cool. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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These are a variation on a Mrs. Fields recipe. My Brit husband claims they taste like Terry's Chocolate Orange cookies.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 25m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 3/4 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh, grated orange rind
1 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon orange extract
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
3 ounces premium quality dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt and grated orange rind.
  • Mix well and set aside.
  • In a large bowl blend sugars with electric mixer at medium speed.
  • Add melted margarine and beat well to combine.
  • Add eggs, orange extract and orange juice, and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture, blending just until combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chunks.
  • Drop by tablespoons onto foil lined cookie sheets, 1 1/2" apart.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until cookies are slightly brown along edges.
  • Transfer cookies to a rack to cool.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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Try these deliciously decadent cookies made with a kick of citrusy orange and Truvia® Baking Blend to reduce sugar.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup Truvia® Baking Blend
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • In large bowl, beat butter, Truvia® Baking Blend, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and orange peel until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chunks. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten cookies slightly.
  • Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

ORANGE-CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES



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Looking for a change from chocolate chip cookies? Orange gumdrops and chocolate chunks flavor a super-size, super-yummy cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks (6 oz)
1 bag (10.5 oz) orange slice gumdrop candies (21 candies), cut into thirds

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, shortening, orange peel, orange juice, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until creamy. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks and orange candies.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased large cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 29 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • To achieve a chewy texture, use a combination of granulated sugar and brown sugar. Granulated sugar provides a crispy texture, while brown sugar contributes to a moist and chewy bite.
  • Do not overmix the cookie dough. Overmixing can result in tough and dense cookies. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the cookie dough before baking. Chilling helps the flavors to meld and prevents the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short period of time. This will help to create crispy edges and a chewy center.
  • Add a pinch of salt to the dough. Salt helps to balance the sweetness of the cookies and enhances the flavor of the chocolate and orange.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. If you can, use a chocolate bar with a cocoa content of at least 70%.

Conclusion:

These orange chocolate chunk cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With their chewy texture, crispy edges, and burst of orange and chocolate flavor, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.

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