How to Make Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the combination of citrus and chocolate that just hits the spot. The tangy sweetness of oranges paired with the rich, indulgent flavor of chocolate creates a perfect harmony of flavors. If you're a fan of this delicious duo, then you're going to love these Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies. These soft and chewy cookies are bursting with orange flavor and studded with melty chocolate chips, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Cream butter, sugars, orange zest, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after addition. Add dry ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans; mix until well-blended.
  • Drop dough by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart on cookie sheets; flatten slightly.
  • Bake cookies in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 16 minutes. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheets.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg