Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Indulge your taste buds with the zesty sweetness of Orange Chocolate Chunk Cookies, a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Bursting with fresh orange zest and juice, these soft, chewy treats perfectly balance citrusy brightness with rich, melty chunks of semi-sweet or dark chocolate. Made with simple pantry staples and ready in just 20 minutes of prep time, they’re an easy yet impressive dessert for any occasion. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of buttery sweetness, warm vanilla, and vibrant orange, with decadent chocolate chunks in every bite. Perfect for cookie swaps, homemade gifts, or satisfying your sweet cravings, these cookies will quickly become a household favorite! Make them ahead and enjoy their fresh-baked flavor for days—if they last that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest (from 2 oranges)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh orange juice
- 1.5 cups Chocolate chunks (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold the chocolate chunks into the dough using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Using a cookie scoop or heaping tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will still appear slightly soft.
Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve warm or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
