Mrs Fields Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Description
These Mrs. Fields-style cookies offer a sophisticated twist on the classic chocolate chip. The bright, aromatic notes of orange extract and fresh zest cut through the rich, buttery dough, creating a perfect balance of sweet and citrusy flavors. Loaded with generous chunks of semisweet chocolate, each bite is soft, chewy, and deeply satisfying. They are ideal for afternoon tea, holiday baking, or simply as a comforting treat with a glass of milk. The combination of brown and white sugars ensures a complex flavor profile and a tender texture that holds up beautifully. Easy to whip up with pantry staples, these cookies are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300&# 194;°F (150ðC). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in orange extract and orange zest.
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Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Fold in the chopped semisweet chocolate chunks.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1895.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 82.6g128%
- Saturated Fat 48.8g244%
- Cholesterol 315.5mg106%
- Sodium 1711.9mg72%
- Total Carbohydrate 257.4g86%
- Dietary Fiber 14.0g57%
- Sugars 132.0g
- Protein 26.6g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best flavor, use fresh orange zest along with the extract. The zest provides aromatic oils that extract alone cannot replicate.
Chopping a chocolate bar rather than using chips creates gooey pockets of melted chocolate in every bite.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
If you prefer a crispier cookie, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes. For a chewier texture, remove them when the centers still look slightly underdone.
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