FUDGE-TOPPED ORANGE COOKIES

Fudge-Topped Orange Cookies image

Cookies and fudge are two classic sweets around the holidays, so one day I decided to combine them. The chocolate marshmallow topping forks well on a variety of cookies. -Lisa Evans, Rileyville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 large egg yolks
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1-1/2 teaspoons orange extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
TOPPING:
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, egg yolks, orange zest and extract. Combine the flour, ginger and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool., In a large saucepan, combine the marshmallow creme, sugar, milk, butter and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add chocolate chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Spread over tops of cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 241mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.