Description
Indulgent chocolate orange brownie cookies blend rich cocoa with zesty citrus notes, creating a perfect fusion of intense flavors. Chocolate lovers will savor these delightful treats that promise a memorable dessert experience for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 oz (198 g) orange chocolate, chopped (such as Lindt Intense Orange)
- 6 oz (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup plus 2 ½ tbsps (160 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) whole milk
- 2 tbsps (28 g) unsalted butter
- 3 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep Station: Position oven rack centrally and preheat to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly mist with non-stick spray.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until uniformly combined, creating a smooth powder base.
- Chocolate Transformation: Melt semi-sweet chocolate and butter in microwave, using 15-second intervals and stirring between each burst until achieving a glossy, uniform liquid consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Integrate vanilla, sugars, and orange zest into melted chocolate. Methodically add eggs, blending thoroughly after each incorporation, then gently mix in milk to create a harmonious wet mixture.
- Batter Assembly: Combine dry and wet ingredients with minimal stirring to prevent toughness. Gently fold chopped orange chocolate throughout, ensuring even chocolate distribution.
- Baking Process: Drop ¼ cup cookie portions onto prepared sheets. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F and bake 16-19 minutes until surfaces develop slight surface cracks.
- Finishing Touch: Optionally press additional chocolate chunks onto warm cookies immediately after removing from oven. Allow cookies to cool and set on baking sheet, developing a perfect chewy texture.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Use short microwave intervals and stir frequently to prevent chocolate from burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Zest Technique: Grate orange zest carefully to release maximum citrus oils without including bitter white pith for intense, bright flavor.
- Mixing Magic: Fold ingredients gently and minimally to maintain a tender, fudgy texture and prevent tough, dense cookies.
- Temperature Precision: Reduce oven heat from 325°F to 300°F during baking to create soft, chewy centers with delicate cracked surfaces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-19 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg