Description
These Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cookies combine the zesty brightness of fresh orange zest with the rich, creamy decadence of chopped Terry’s Chocolate Orange. Soft and chewy with a delightful chocolate-orange flavor, they make the perfect festive treat or an indulgent snack for any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Other
- 1 cup chopped Terry’s Chocolate Orange (plus extra slices for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick and allow for easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Orange Zest: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined, then stir in the fresh orange zest to infuse the dough with citrus aroma and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and keep the cookies soft.
- Fold in Chocolate Orange: Gently fold in the chopped Terry’s Chocolate Orange pieces, ensuring even chocolate distribution throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a tablespoon, scoop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Top with Chocolate Orange Slices: Optionally, press a slice of Terry’s Chocolate Orange gently onto the top of each cookie for an attractive finish and added chocolate flavor.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- For an intensified orange flavor, add a few drops of orange extract to the wet ingredients.
- If you prefer thicker cookies, chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps control spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
