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Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Fresh bright orange flavor combines with rich dark chocolate chunks in this recipe for these delicious, soft Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 36 Cookies
Calories: 114kcal
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1-2 tbsp orange zest
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 ¼ cup flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks dark or semi-sweet

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. 
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. 
  • Cream together the sugar and butter. Add the eggs one at a time while blending. Mix in the orange peel. 
  • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the orange juice and blend until combined. Stir in the chocolate chunks.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on racks. Makes about 3 dozen. 

Notes

Use 2 tbsp orange zest for a stronger orange taste. 

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg