Orange Chocolate Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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2 and 1/4 cups regular all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup white sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, softened
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or orange extract for a citrusy twist)
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2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest, extra for garnish
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1 cup dark chocolate chips
→ Finishing
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1 egg for a light egg wash
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1-2 cups coarse turbinado sugar for coating
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together for about 5 minutes until it's light and creamy. Mix in the vanilla until it just blends.
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Slowly pour in the flour while keeping the mixer on low. Be sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula now and then. Blend until it's all mixed together.
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Toss in the dark chocolate chips and orange zest. Keep mixing until everything comes together into a smooth dough.
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Cut the dough into two equal parts. Roll each portion into logs and wrap them snugly in plastic wrap.
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Put the logs in your fridge to firm up for at least 2 hours—overnight works too.
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Turn on your oven and preheat to 350°F (175°C) about 10 minutes before you’re ready to start baking.
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Take one log out of the fridge and remove the plastic. Brush it with a little egg wash, then roll it in turbinado sugar until covered evenly.
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Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1/2-inch-thick circles. Try to keep the sizes even so they bake evenly.
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Lay the dough rounds on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each one. Bake in the oven for 12-14 minutes till the edges get slightly golden. Let them sit on the tray for 10 minutes to cool before transferring to a rack.
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Once cooled, sprinkle with orange zest or sea salt if you like. You could even drizzle some melted chocolate on top for more flavor.
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Do the same steps—coating, slicing, and baking—with the second dough log. Dig in and enjoy!
# Notes:
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If you want a perfect circle, press a mug or biscuit cutter gently over the warm cookies when they’re fresh from the oven.