Chocolate Orange Delights

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Servings: 72 Difficulty: Advanced
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Rich chocolate cookies with zesty orange zest, topped with a silky chocolate-orange glaze.
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Chocolate Orange Delights

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 72 Calories: 1192.4

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These Chocolate Orange Delights are the ultimate holiday treat, combining the deep, comforting flavor of chocolate with the bright, citrusy punch of fresh orange zest. The cookies are tender and chewy, packed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts or pecans. They are finished with a luxurious, glossy chocolate-orange frosting that adds an extra layer of decadence. Perfect for festive gatherings, cookie swaps, or as a special afternoon snack with tea. The combination of warm spices and citrus makes these cookies feel elegant yet homemade.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. In a small bowl, melt the 3 oz of unsweetened chocolate and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the melted chocolate, sour cream, eggs, and grated orange peel until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  7. Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  8. Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, melt the remaining 3 oz of semi-sweet chocolate with orange extract.
  12. Beat in the 4 tablespoons of butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is smooth and glossy.
  13. Remove frosting from heat and frost the cooled cookies as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 72

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1192.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.0g91%
Saturated Fat 36.5g183%
Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
Sodium 347.6mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 163.1g55%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g33%
Sugars 153.3g
Protein 4.2g9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chocolate, orange, cookies, holiday, baking, citrus, dessert, walnuts, frosting, vegetarian, christmas, gift, zest, rich, indulgent
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